Northern Michigan University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1988 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #539 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #491 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #792 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 22 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Undergraduates
- 6,584
- Graduates
- 613
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- 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 70% and is among the top 32% 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 | 70% | 71% | 69% |
| Applicants | 6,922 | 2,346 | 4,343 |
| Admissions | 4,842 | 1,657 | 3,011 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,538 | 613 | 860 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 13 | 5 | 8 |
1,583 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
837 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 | 6042 (85%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 293 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 261 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 245 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 114 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 88 (1%) |
| Asian | 57 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 37 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
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
- $9,008
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $12,408 | $10,704 |
| Tuition in-state | $12,408 | $10,704 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,904 | $14,160 |
| Fee in-district | $896 | $896 |
| Fee in-state | $896 | $896 |
| Fee out-of-state | $896 | $896 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,155 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,582 |
| Room charge | $6,592 |
| Meal charge | $5,990 |
Northern Michigan University majors
Northern Michigan University has granted 1,240 bachelor's degrees across 82 programs, 171 master's across 18 programs, and 3 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 | 106 | 13 | ||
| General Studies | 107 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 89 | |||
| Psychology, General | 60 | 11 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 7 | 59 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 10 | 55 | ||
| Social Work | 28 | 27 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 34 | 11 | ||
| Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy | 43 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 42 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 31 | 11 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 36 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 30 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 29 | |||
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 29 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 29 | |||
| Environmental Science | 27 | |||
| Accounting | 25 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 25 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 22 | |||
| Economics, General | 19 | |||
| Creative Writing | 8 | 10 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 18 | |||
| Finance, General | 18 | |||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 18 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 18 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 18 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 | 3 | ||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 16 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 16 | |||
| Forensic Chemistry | 16 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 15 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 14 | |||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 14 | |||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 14 | |||
| Neuroscience | 14 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 14 | |||
| Agricultural & Animal & Plant & Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 13 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 13 | |||
| History, General | 13 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 13 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 11 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 7 | 4 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 11 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 | |||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 10 | |||
| Biochemistry | 10 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 10 | |||
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | 4 | 6 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 10 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | |||
| Sociology, General | 10 | |||
| Welding Technology & Welder | 10 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 9 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 2 | 7 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities | 8 | |||
| Business Analytics | 7 | |||
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 7 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 7 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 7 | |||
| Restaurant & Food Services Management | 7 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | |||
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 7 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 6 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Public Administration | 6 | |||
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 5 | |||
| Building & Property Maintenance | 5 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Cytogenetics & Genetics & Clinical Genetics Technology & Technologist | 4 | |||
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | |||
| Music, General | 4 | |||
| Philosophy | 4 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 3 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances | 3 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 3 | |||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 3 | |||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 3 | |||
| Security and Loss Prevention Services | 3 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 3 | |||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 3 | |||
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 3 | |||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 2 | |||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 2 | |||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 2 | |||
| Dance, General | 2 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 2 | |||
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology & Technician | 2 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 1 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | |||
| Physics, General | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Accounting and Finance | 1 | |||
| Behavioral Sciences | 1 | |||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology & CNC Machinist | 1 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | |||
| Data Science, General | 1 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| German Studies | 1 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 236 | 1,240 | 171 | 3 |
Northern Michigan University has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 44% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 49% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northern Michigan University has published 2,631 scientific papers with 46,277 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, Engineering, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 21 | 206 |
| 1993 | 30 | 167 |
| 1994 | 39 | 197 |
| 1995 | 31 | 181 |
| 1996 | 25 | 262 |
| 1997 | 27 | 244 |
| 1998 | 32 | 278 |
| 1999 | 32 | 289 |
| 2000 | 32 | 333 |
| 2001 | 26 | 343 |
| 2002 | 38 | 496 |
| 2003 | 56 | 634 |
| 2004 | 29 | 738 |
| 2005 | 51 | 800 |
| 2006 | 51 | 992 |
| 2007 | 61 | 1005 |
| 2008 | 59 | 1138 |
| 2009 | 63 | 1163 |
| 2010 | 79 | 1331 |
| 2011 | 73 | 1510 |
| 2012 | 97 | 1628 |
| 2013 | 76 | 1683 |
| 2014 | 131 | 2011 |
| 2015 | 107 | 1933 |
| 2016 | 111 | 2009 |
| 2017 | 114 | 1985 |
| 2018 | 110 | 2239 |
| 2019 | 106 | 2456 |
| 2020 | 101 | 3002 |
| 2021 | 93 | 3185 |
| 2022 | 91 | 3219 |
| 2023 | 120 | 3275 |
| 2024 | 114 | 3129 |
Northern Michigan University alumni
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Howard Schultz
- Occupations
- writerbusinesspersonfinancierentrepreneur
- 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
- American football coachcoach
- Biography
-
Robert Saleh is an American football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He was previously the head coach of the New York Jets from 2021 to 2024. Saleh has also been assistant coach for the Houston Texans, Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars, and 49ers. He has appeared in two Super Bowls, one each with the Seahawks and 49ers, winning Super Bowl XLVIII with the former.
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Chad Gable
- Occupations
- professional wrestleramateur wrestler
- Biography
-
Charles Edward Betts is an American professional wrestler and former amateur wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Chad Gable, and is the leader of the stable American Made. He is a four-time tag team champion in WWE.
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Tom Izzo
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- 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 | 1,010 |
| 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 |