Northern Michigan University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1951 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #532 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #484 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #723 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 21 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 6,434
- Graduates
- 536
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- nmu.edu
Northern Michigan University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Northern Michigan University has an acceptance rate of 71% and is among the top 34% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 72% | 69% |
| Applicants | 6,217 | 2,232 | 3,848 |
| Admissions | 4,386 | 1,615 | 2,667 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,403 | 591 | 777 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 13 | 6 | 5 |
1,720 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
575 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5916 (86%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 279 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 251 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 177 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 115 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 68 (1%) |
| Asian | 63 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 36 (0.5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,385
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $11,796 | $10,176 |
| Tuition in-state | $11,796 | $10,176 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,292 | $13,632 |
| Fee in-district | $852 | $852 |
| Fee in-state | $852 | $852 |
| Fee out-of-state | $852 | $852 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,052 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,150 |
| Room charge | $6,360 |
| Meal charge | $5,790 |
Northern Michigan University majors
Northern Michigan University has granted 1,202 bachelor's degrees across 82 programs, 202 master's across 22 programs, and 11 doctorate degrees in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northern Michigan University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 98 | 9 | ||
| General Studies | 103 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 103 | |||
| Psychology, General | 65 | 7 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 11 | 57 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 9 | 52 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 34 | 16 | ||
| Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy | 48 | |||
| Social Work | 21 | 23 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 34 | 7 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 36 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 34 | |||
| Accounting | 32 | |||
| Construction Management, General | 32 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 31 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 27 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 25 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 23 | 1 | ||
| Environmental Science | 24 | |||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 22 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | 4 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 20 | |||
| Creative Writing | 12 | 7 | ||
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 19 | |||
| Agricultural & Animal & Plant & Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 18 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 18 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 18 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 18 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 17 | |||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 16 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 15 | |||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 15 | |||
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | 4 | 11 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 3 | 11 | ||
| Neuroscience | 14 | |||
| Biochemistry | 13 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | 8 | ||
| History, General | 13 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 13 | |||
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 13 | |||
| Economics, General | 12 | |||
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 12 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 12 | |||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 11 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 11 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 11 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 11 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | 6 | ||
| Public Administration | 11 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 10 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 10 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 10 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 10 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 9 | |||
| Forensic Chemistry | 9 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 8 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | |||
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology & Technician | 8 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 7 | |||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 7 | |||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 7 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 6 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | |||
| Welding Technology & Welder | 6 | |||
| Building & Property Maintenance | 5 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 5 | |||
| Cytogenetics & Genetics & Clinical Genetics Technology & Technologist | 5 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances | 5 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 5 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Business Analytics | 4 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities | 4 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Finance, General | 4 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 1 | 3 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 4 | |||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 4 | |||
| American Indian & Native American Studies | 3 | |||
| Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |||
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 3 | |||
| Music, General | 3 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | 1 | ||
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology & CNC Machinist | 2 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 2 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Physics, General | 2 | |||
| Restaurant & Food Services Management | 2 | |||
| Security and Loss Prevention Services | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Business & Office Automation & Technology & Data Entry | 1 | |||
| Dance, General | 1 | |||
| Education, Other | 1 | |||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 1 | |||
| German Studies | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | |||
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 1 | |||
| Philosophy | 1 | |||
| Small Business Administration & Management | 1 | |||
| Sociology, General | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 256 | 1,202 | 202 | 11 |
Northern Michigan University has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 47% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 47% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northern Michigan University has published 2,277 scientific papers with 33,844 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 25 | 127 |
| 1992 | 18 | 191 |
| 1993 | 27 | 145 |
| 1994 | 40 | 174 |
| 1995 | 29 | 168 |
| 1996 | 24 | 231 |
| 1997 | 26 | 222 |
| 1998 | 28 | 258 |
| 1999 | 29 | 262 |
| 2000 | 28 | 301 |
| 2001 | 23 | 316 |
| 2002 | 32 | 443 |
| 2003 | 32 | 548 |
| 2004 | 30 | 643 |
| 2005 | 40 | 715 |
| 2006 | 49 | 861 |
| 2007 | 59 | 879 |
| 2008 | 54 | 970 |
| 2009 | 61 | 988 |
| 2010 | 67 | 1069 |
| 2011 | 62 | 1252 |
| 2012 | 87 | 1347 |
| 2013 | 71 | 1399 |
| 2014 | 116 | 1545 |
| 2015 | 100 | 1546 |
| 2016 | 105 | 1529 |
| 2017 | 104 | 1497 |
| 2018 | 93 | 1693 |
| 2019 | 107 | 1751 |
| 2020 | 92 | 2102 |
| 2021 | 77 | 2271 |
| 2022 | 87 | 2308 |
| 2023 | 100 | 2219 |
Northern Michigan University alumni
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Howard Schultz
- Occupations
- financierbusinesspersonwriterentrepreneur
- Biography
-
Howard D. Schultz is an American businessman and author who was the chairman and chief executive officer of Starbucks from 1986 to 2000, from 2008 to 2017, and interim CEO from 2022 to 2023. Schultz owned the Seattle SuperSonics basketball team from 2001 to 2006.
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Robert Saleh
- Occupations
- coachAmerican football coach
- Biography
-
Robert Saleh is an American football coach who is the head coach for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He has served as an assistant coach for the Houston Texans, Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars, and San Francisco 49ers from 2005 to 2020. Saleh has appeared in two Super Bowls, one each with the Seahawks and 49ers, winning Super Bowl XLVIII with the former. He was named head coach of the Jets in 2020.
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Chad Gable
- Occupations
- amateur wrestlerprofessional wrestler
- Biography
-
Charles Edward Betts is an American professional wrestler and former amateur wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Chad Gable and is the leader of Alpha Academy. He is a four-time tag team champion in WWE.
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Tom Izzo
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
-
Thomas Michael Izzo; born January 30, 1955) is an American college basketball coach who has been the head coach at Michigan State University since 1995. On April 4, 2016, Izzo was elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
General info
| Alternative names | NMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1899 |
| Motto | Northern. Naturally. |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 960 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1401 Presque Isle Avenue Marquette, Michigan, 49855-5301 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 21,000 |
| Phone | 9062272650 |