Northern Michigan University

Marquette, MI · Public · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Northern Michigan University reported a 70.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Northern Michigan University is a public 4-year institution in Marquette, MI. The historical average net price is $14,085 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

70.0%

6,922 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$14,085

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Northern Michigan University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)900——
ACT (composite, 1–36)19—26

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

51.5%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

78.0%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$47,107

Student Body

6,556

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Northern Michigan University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$7,697
$30,001 – $48,000$7,185
$48,001 – $75,000$11,051
$75,001 – $110,000$16,324
$110,000+$22,268

Top Majors at Northern Michigan University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions165
Business, Management & Marketing153
Biological & Biomedical Sciences118
Education115
Natural Resources & Conservation81
Parks, Recreation & Fitness64
Social Sciences63
Psychology60
Visual & Performing Arts59
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice55

Financial Aid at Northern Michigan University

About Northern Michigan University

Official website: https://www.nmu.edu/

Admissions: https://www.nmu.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Northern Michigan University

What is the acceptance rate at Northern Michigan University?

Northern Michigan University reported a 70% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 6,922. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Northern Michigan University?

The historical 70% acceptance rate suggests Northern Michigan University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Northern Michigan University?

The stored historical average net price at Northern Michigan University is $14,085 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 96%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $9,008 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Northern Michigan University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Northern Michigan University is 52%. its stored first-year retention rate is 78%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $47,107. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Northern Michigan University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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