Northern Michigan University

Northern Michigan University Overview

Northern Michigan University is a public, state school in a small town setting in Marquette, Michigan. Northern Michigan University was founded in 1899 and now enrolls around 7,368 students a year, including 6,734 undergrads. Northern Michigan University offers housing for up to 3,200 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Northern Michigan University! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Northern Michigan University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Northern Michigan University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Northern Michigan University has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Northern Michigan University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Northern Michigan University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Northern Michigan University on the Student Life page.

Is Northern Michigan University a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a better sense of what Northern Michigan University offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Northern Michigan University Acceptance Rate 2021

Northern Michigan University admitted 67% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 6,233 applications received in 2021, 4,169 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Northern Michigan University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 76% of students who start at Northern Michigan University come back for their second year of college.Around 50% of students who started at Northern Michigan University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Northern Michigan University Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Northern Michigan University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Northern Michigan University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $47.5 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $8,012 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Northern Michigan University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Northern Michigan University meets 60.1% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Northern Michigan University full-time are awarded $12,818 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $32,378 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Northern Michigan University. Based on this information, how does Northern Michigan University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Northern Michigan University a good school for you?

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Where is Northern Michigan University?

Northern Michigan University is located in the small town setting of Marquette, Michigan.

If you want to see Northern Michigan University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 41 to Marquette, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Sawyer International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Northern Michigan University and Marquette are like without leaving home.

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