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Northern Michigan University
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  • 4 Year
  • MARQUETTE, MI

Northern Michigan University

    Report Card

    grade B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B minus
    2. Value
      grade B minus
    3. Diversity
      grade B
    4. Campus
      grade B+
    5. Athletics
      grade B
    6. Party Scene
      grade B
    7. Professors
      grade B minus
    8. Location
      grade A
    9. Dorms
      grade A
    10. Campus Food
      grade C+
    11. Student Life
      grade B+
    12. Safety
      grade B

    About

    1401 PRESQUE ISLE AVENUE
    MARQUETTE, MI 49855
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

    From Northern Michigan University

    From our holistic culture of Wellbeing, to our stunning location on the shores of Lake Superior, this truly is a special place to find your flame. Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs.

    NMU is one of the most affordable public universities in Michigan and also ranks among the safest public universities in both Michigan and the country.

    Northern Michigan University Rankings

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    67%
    SAT Range
    970-1190
    ACT Range
    20-26
    Application Fee
    $35
    SAT/ACT
    Neither required nor recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $15,681 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,335 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    95%

    Scholarship

    Academics

    Professors
    grade B minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    18:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    10
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    1
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    9
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      62%
    • On Campus
      28%
    • Online
      10%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    5,880 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    854
    Undergrads Over 25
    13%
    Pell Grant
    37%
    Varsity Athletes
    5%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $35,500 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    47%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%

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