Northwestern Michigan College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5618 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1572 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1488 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #36 of 62 | In Michigan |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,146
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.nmc.edu
Northwestern Michigan College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Northwestern Michigan College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
1,053 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
833 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Northwestern Michigan College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2420 (78%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 341 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 147 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 112 (4%) |
| Asian | 43 (1%) |
| Black or African American | 37 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 6 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
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
- $6,385
- Students receiving aid
- 79%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,148 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,874 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,560 |
| Fee in-district | $1,202 |
| Fee in-state | $1,202 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,202 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 511 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,350 |
| Room charge | $5,750 |
| Meal charge | $3,600 |
Northwestern Michigan College majors
Northwestern Michigan College has granted 51 bachelor's degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northwestern Michigan College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 203 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 61 | |
| Marine Science & Merchant Marine Officer | 48 | |
| General Studies | 40 | |
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 29 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 18 | |
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 12 | |
| Dental Assisting & Assistant | 12 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 10 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 8 | |
| Child Development | 8 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 8 | |
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 7 | |
| Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management | 7 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 5 | |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 5 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 4 | |
| Crop Production | 4 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 3 | |
| Pre-Engineering | 3 | |
| Building & Construction Site Management & Manager | 2 | |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other | 2 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Ocean Engineering | 2 | |
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 2 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 2 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 | |
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 1 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 1 | |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 460 | 51 |
Northwestern Michigan College has a graduation rate of 25%, which is among the 8% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 25% | 24% | 26% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northwestern Michigan College has published 84 scientific papers with 684 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Political Science, Physics, Biology, Law, Philosophy, Engineering, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 4 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 6 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 4 |
| 2001 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 | 1 | 6 |
| 2004 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 | 6 |
| 2006 | 0 | 13 |
| 2007 | 0 | 10 |
| 2008 | 0 | 12 |
| 2009 | 0 | 17 |
| 2010 | 0 | 15 |
| 2011 | 3 | 9 |
| 2012 | 0 | 16 |
| 2013 | 3 | 6 |
| 2014 | 1 | 5 |
| 2015 | 2 | 16 |
| 2016 | 1 | 11 |
| 2017 | 2 | 24 |
| 2018 | 1 | 29 |
| 2019 | 3 | 33 |
| 2020 | 2 | 55 |
| 2021 | 4 | 59 |
| 2022 | 2 | 85 |
| 2023 | 12 | 105 |
| 2024 | 2 | 97 |
Notable alumni
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Chasten Buttigieg
- Occupations
- school teacherLGBTQ rights activistauthor
- Biography
-
Chasten James Glezman Buttigieg is an American teacher, author, and LGBT+ activist. He is married to Pete Buttigieg, the former U.S. Secretary of Transportation, and was an advisor, spokesperson, and social media campaigner during his husband's 2020 presidential campaign. In September 2020, Buttigieg released a memoir titled I Have Something to Tell You.
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Bart Stupak
- Enrolled in Northwestern Michigan College
- In 1972 graduated with associate degree
- Occupations
- lobbyistpoliticianpolice officer
- Biography
-
Bartholomew Thomas Stupak is an American politician and lobbyist. A member of the Democratic Party, Stupak served as the U.S. representative from Michigan's 1st congressional district from 1993 to 2011.
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Aaron Draplin
- Occupations
- graphic designer
- Biography
-
Aaron James Draplin is an American graphic designer, entrepreneur and author based in Portland, Oregon.
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Jerry Dennis
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
-
Jerry Dennis is an American writer of nonfiction and short fiction. He is known for writing about the effect of human culture on the natural environment.
General info
| Alternative names | NMC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1951 |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 390 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1701 E Front St Traverse City, Michigan, 49686 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 16,000 |
| Phone | 2319951000 |