Northern Michigan Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 84.02%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $14,322
- Out-of-State Tuition: $19,944
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Northern Michigan:
- Total Enrollment: 7,409, including 967 online students
- 6,684 Undergraduate, 725 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 37.9% men, 62.1% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 52%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 78%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 207 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 33 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 36 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Northern Michigan Overview
Northern Michigan University (Northern Michigan) is a four-year, public school located in Marquette, MI. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The Northern Michigan's tuition & fees is $14,322 for Michigan residents and $19,944 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 80% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,939.
The school has a total enrollment of 7,409 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
Northern Michigan's acceptance rate is 84.02% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.28%.
Northern Michigan ranked 14th in Michigan Colleges rankings. Northern Michigan University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Northern Michigan University is $14,322 for in-state students and $19,944 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $12,196 for in-state students and $15,652 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $15,058 for Michigan residents and $20,669 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,823 for Michigan residents and $16,272 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $14,322 | $19,944 |
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| Graduate | $12,196 | $15,652 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $15,058 | $20,669 |
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| Graduate | $12,823 | $16,272 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Northern Michigan University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Northern Michigan
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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