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Northern Michigan University is one of the leading colleges in Michigan with the acceptance rate of 71%. Deadlines for application are . For more information, call 906-227-1709 or send email at CVP@nmu.edu.

6553 Enrolled 71% Acceptance Rate N/A - N/A SAT Range
Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 6,553
    • Average HS GPA: 3.33
    • Acceptance Rate: 71%

  • GPA Breakdown

    • 19% — 3.75 - 3.99
    • 16% — 3.50 - 3.74
    • 14% — 3.25 - 3.49
    • 13% — 3.00 - 3.24
    • 15% — 2.50 - 2.99
    • 9% — 2.00 - 2.49
    • 3% — 1.00 - 1.99

  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    N/A - N/A
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    N/A - N/A
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    N/A - N/A

Academics

  • Majors

    AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
    American Indian/Native American Studies.
    German Studies.
    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biochemistry.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other.
    Ecology.
    Microbiology, General.
    Neuroscience.
    Physiology, General.
    Zoology/Animal Biology.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting and Business/Management.
    Accounting and Finance.
    Accounting.
    Business Administration and Management, General.
    Business/Commerce, General.
    Construction Management.
    Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
    Finance and Financial Management Services, Other.
    Finance, General.
    Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
    Management Information Systems, General.
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
    Organizational Leadership.
    Small Business Administration/Management.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
    Public Relations/Image Management.
    Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
    Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer and Information Sciences, General.
    Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster.
    EDUCATION.
    Art Teacher Education.
    Biology Teacher Education.
    Chemistry Teacher Education.
    Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances.
    Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation.
    Elementary Education and Teaching.
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
    French Language Teacher Education.
    History Teacher Education.
    Mathematics Teacher Education.
    Music Teacher Education.
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
    Physics Teacher Education.
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
    Secondary Education and Teaching.
    Social Science Teacher Education.
    Social Studies Teacher Education.
    Spanish Language Teacher Education.
    Special Education and Teaching, General.
    Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education.
    ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
    Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other.
    Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
    Industrial Technology/Technician.
    Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
    ENGINEERING.
    Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    Creative Writing.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    French Language and Literature.
    Spanish Language and Literature.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Athletic Training/Trainer.
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
    Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other.
    Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist.
    Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
    Medical Informatics.
    Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy.
    Nursing Administration.
    Pre-Dentistry Studies.
    Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
    Pre-Optometry Studies.
    Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
    Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
    Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
    Surgical Technology/Technologist.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
    Security and Loss Prevention Services.
    LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
    Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
    Pre-Law Studies.
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics, General.
    MILITARY TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLIED SCIENCES.
    Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare.
    MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
    Behavioral Sciences.
    Sustainability Studies.
    NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
    Environmental Science.
    Environmental Studies.
    Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management.
    Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
    Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
    Sports Studies.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Philosophy.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    Forensic Chemistry.
    Geology/Earth Science, General.
    Physics, General.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Experimental Psychology.
    Psychology, General.
    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
    Public Administration.
    Social Work.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Anthropology.
    Economics, General.
    Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
    International Relations and Affairs.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    Sociology.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
    Art/Art Studies, General.
    Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Illustration.
    Music, General.
    Musical Theatre.

  • Degrees

    • Associate
    • Bachelor's
    • Certificate
    • Doctoral/Professional
    • Master's
    • Post-Bachelor's certificate
    • Post-Master's certificate
    • Terminal Associate
    • Transfer Associate

  • Prominent Alumni

    Raymond Dalio
    Founder & CIO, Bridgewater Associates, LP
    Alfred R. Kahn
    Former Chair/CEO, 4Kids Entertainment; Current Founder/CEO, CraneKahn LLC
    William Nuti
    CEO & Chairman, NCR Corporation
    Jorge M. Perez
    Founder & CEO, The Related Companies
    Howard Lorber
    President & CEO, Vector Group Ltd.
    Ted David
    Retired CNBC Anchor, CNBC Business Radio
    Jamie Kellner
    Former Chairman & CEO, Turner Broadcasting

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Dec 15

  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA

  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $11352
    Required Fees
    $820
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $750
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    Yes
    Board for Commuters
    $2392
    Transportation for Commuters
    $2022
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $11912

  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • N/A
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes

  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 78/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    6611
    Foreign Countries Represented
    35

  • Demographics

    • Asian 1.33%
    • African-American 1.92%
    • Hispanic 4.2%
    • Caucasian 85.87%
    • Male 41%
    • Female 59%
    • Аre out of state 25

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    45%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    Yes
    Quality of life rating 82/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    N/A
    Campus Environment
    Village
    Fire safety rating
    N/A

  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    Yes
    Interview Required
    No

  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    383
    Number of Honor Societies
    9
    Number of Social Sororities
    3

  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division II
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (10)
    • Basketball
    • Diving
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Ice Hockey
    • Skiing Nordic Cross Country
    • Soccer
    • Swimming
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Wrestling
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (12)
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Diving
    • Golf
    • Lacrosse
    • Skiing Nordic Cross Country
    • Soccer
    • Swimming
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball
    • Wrestling

  • Student Services

    Health
    LGBT Support Groups
    Minority Support Groups
    Army ROTC Offered on-campus

  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    N/A

  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    100

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    28%
    Graduate in 5 years
    45%
    Graduate in 6 years
    50%

  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Network
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Internships
    Opportunities at School
    • Internship

  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
    • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • M-F
      • 8-5
      • 906-227-1709
      Campus Tours
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: Varies
      • Average Length: 2 hours

    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      No
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      On Saturday visits only
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