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Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI · Public · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 84%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $12,759
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Median earnings
- $51,936
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Northern Michigan University is a public college in Marquette, MI with 6,556 undergraduates. It admits 84% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $12,759 per year ($6,162 for families earning under $30,000). 54% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $51,936 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 84%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 6,922
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,842
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 32%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Northern Michigan University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $29,226
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $15,012
- Out-of-state tuition
- $20,508
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$6,162
- $30–48k$4,553
- $48–75k$10,154
- $75–110k$14,160
- $110k+$22,333
Get a personal estimate with Northern Michigan University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Freshman retention
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $51,936
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,556
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 34%
- White84%
- Hispanic4%
- Black2%
- Asian1%
Northern Michigan University FAQ
What is Northern Michigan University's acceptance rate?+
Northern Michigan University admits 84% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is Northern Michigan University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Northern Michigan University?+
In Fall 2023, 6,922 students applied to Northern Michigan University and 4,842 were admitted; 1,551 enrolled.
Does Northern Michigan University consider legacy status?+
No. Northern Michigan University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Northern Michigan University require an essay?+
Northern Michigan University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Northern Michigan University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $29,226 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,759.
What is Northern Michigan University's graduation rate?+
54% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 171456 · How we use this data
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