Northwestern Michigan College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5765 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1620 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1535 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #37 of 62 | In Michigan |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,098
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- 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.
1,174 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
873 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 | 2434 (79%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 272 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 148 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 120 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 38 (1%) |
| Asian | 38 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 7 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (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
- $5,228
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,012 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,364 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $10,880 |
| Fee in-district | $1,168 |
| Fee in-state | $1,168 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,168 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 511 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,875 |
| Room charge | $5,475 |
| Meal charge | $3,400 |
Northwestern Michigan College majors
Northwestern Michigan College has granted 38 bachelor's degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northwestern Michigan College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 211 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 149 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 40 | |
| Marine Science & Merchant Marine Officer | 37 | |
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 19 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 13 | |
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 12 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 10 | |
| Child Development | 10 | |
| Dental Assisting & Assistant | 9 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 7 | |
| Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management | 7 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 6 | |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 5 | |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installation & Installer, General | 4 | |
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 3 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 3 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 3 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Building & Construction Site Management & Manager | 2 | |
| Pre-Engineering | 2 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 1 | |
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 1 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 1 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 526 | 38 |
Northwestern Michigan College has a graduation rate of 24%, which is among the 7% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 24% | 24% | 25% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northwestern Michigan College has published 66 scientific papers with 250 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Engineering, Political Science, Biology, Geography and Cartography, Law, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 4 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 | 0 | 9 |
| 2007 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 0 | 8 |
| 2010 | 0 | 6 |
| 2011 | 2 | 5 |
| 2012 | 0 | 6 |
| 2013 | 3 | 5 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0 | 8 |
| 2016 | 1 | 7 |
| 2017 | 1 | 7 |
| 2018 | 1 | 7 |
| 2019 | 3 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 | 18 |
| 2021 | 4 | 21 |
| 2022 | 1 | 39 |
| 2023 | 11 | 41 |
Notable alumni
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Chasten Buttigieg
- Occupations
- authorLGBTQI+ rights activistschool teacher
- Biography
-
Chasten James Glezman Buttigieg is an American teacher, writer, and LGBT+ activist. He is married to Pete Buttigieg, the current U.S. secretary of transportation. He 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
- police officerpoliticianlobbyist
- 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 | 416 |
| 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 |