Northwestern Michigan College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5357 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1490 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1406 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #35 of 62 | In Michigan |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,253
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- 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.
1,137 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
792 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 | 2438 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 377 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 165 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 127 (4%) |
| Asian | 48 (1%) |
| Black or African American | 47 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 17 (0.5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 6 (0.2%) |
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
- $7,926
- Students receiving aid
- 88%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,284 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,146 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,900 |
| Fee in-district | $1,576 |
| Fee in-state | $1,576 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,576 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 591 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,650 |
| Room charge | $5,950 |
| Meal charge | $3,700 |
Northwestern Michigan College majors
Northwestern Michigan College has granted 48 bachelor's degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northwestern Michigan College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 201 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 62 | |
| Marine Science & Merchant Marine Officer | 41 | |
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 32 | |
| General Studies | 21 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 15 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 13 | |
| Child Development | 10 | |
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 9 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 8 | |
| Dental Assisting & Assistant | 8 | |
| Ocean Engineering | 7 | |
| Computer Graphics | 6 | |
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 6 | |
| Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management | 4 | |
| Building & Construction Site Management & Manager | 3 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 3 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 3 | |
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 3 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 2 | |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installation & Installer, General | 2 | |
| Crop Production | 1 | |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other | 1 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 | |
| Pre-Engineering | 1 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 422 | 48 |
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% | 23% | 27% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northwestern Michigan College has published 86 scientific papers with 753 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Law, Philosophy, Biology, Engineering, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 87 |
| 2023 | 12 | 105 |
| 2024 | 2 | 100 |
| 2025 | 2 | 88 |
Notable alumni
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Chasten Buttigieg
- Occupations
- LGBTQ rights activistauthorschool teacher
- Biography
-
Chasten James Glezman Buttigieg is an American teacher, author, and LGBTQ 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. He published a YA (young adult) adaptation of his memoir in May 2023. In May 2025, he published a picture book, Papa's Coming Home.
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Bart Stupak
- Enrolled in Northwestern Michigan College
- In 1972 graduated with associate degree
- Occupations
- police officerlobbyistpolitician
- 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 | 359 |
| 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 |