Northern Michigan University

https://www.nmu.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,374

5.09% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$15,707

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

84%

12,204 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

7,409

81.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

52.8%

658 Graduates

About

Northern Michigan University is a higher education institution located in Marquette County, MI. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Northern Michigan University were General Biological Sciences (98 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (95 degrees), and General Psychology (62 degrees).

In 2024, 1,760 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northern Michigan University. 63.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,525 degrees), 22.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northern Michigan University is $13,374, which is $−10,626 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Northern Michigan University is $13,374, which is $10,626 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,707.

In 2024, 80% of undergraduate students attending Northern Michigan University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,374

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northern Michigan University was $13,374. The cost of tuition at Northern Michigan University is $−10,626 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northern Michigan University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,707

2024 Value

12.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Northern Michigan University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,707. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Northern Michigan University grew by 12.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northern Michigan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,801

Room and Board

$720

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northern Michigan University was of $11,801 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 6.97% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $720. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northern Michigan University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Northern Michigan University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.56% with respect to 2023, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northern Michigan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Northern Michigan University received 12,204 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 76.3% annual growth. Out of those 12,204 applicants, 10,254 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 84% acceptance rate.

There were 7,409 students enrolled at Northern Michigan University in 2024. 76% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Northern Michigan University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

84%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

10,254

Accepted Out of 12,204

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Northern Michigan University was 84% (10,254 admissions from 12,204 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 70%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 76.3%, while admissions grew by 112%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Northern Michigan University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

76%

Submission Percentage (2019)

1,209

Scores Submitted (2019)

76% of enrolled first-time students at Northern Michigan University in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Northern Michigan University had a total enrollment of 7,409 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Northern Michigan University is 6,036 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,373. This means that 81.5% of students enrolled at Northern Michigan University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northern Michigan University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82.2% White, 4.24% Hispanic or Latino, 4.01% Two or More Races, 2.29% Black or African American, 1.67% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.661% Asian.

Students enrolled at Northern Michigan University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.8%), followed by White Male (33.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.67%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.5%), followed by White Male (24.2%) and Two or More Races Female (4.13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northern Michigan University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,409 students. The full-time enrollment at Northern Michigan University is 6,036 and the part-time enrollment is 1,373. This means that 81.5% of students enrolled at Northern Michigan University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northern Michigan University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northern Michigan University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Northern Michigan University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northern Michigan University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
6,089 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
314 enrolled students
Two or More Races
297 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northern Michigan University is 82.2% White, 4.24% Hispanic or Latino, 4.01% Two or More Races, 2.29% Black or African American, 1.67% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.661% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 284 students (3.83%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 466 more women than men received degrees from Northern Michigan University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northern Michigan University is white (1,525 degrees awarded). There were 22.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Northern Michigan University is General Biological Sciences (98 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (95 degrees) and General Psychology (62 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northern Michigan University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (23 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (85 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (72 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Michigan University are Social workers, all other (152,031 people), Other managers (116,368 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (70,759 people), Construction managers (52,607 people), and Secondary school teachers (46,666 people).

The most specialized majors at Northern Michigan University in 2024 are Applied Sciences (23 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (85 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (72 degrees), Agriculture (42 degrees), and Construction (42 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Michigan University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

The most specialized majors at Northern Michigan University are Applied Sciences (23 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (85 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (72 degrees), Agriculture (42 degrees), and Construction (42 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Michigan University are Elementary & secondary schools (217,680 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (145,730 people), Construction (137,115 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (123,152 people), and Individual & family services (106,048 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northern Michigan University.

Most Common (2024)

Lineworker
35 degrees awarded
Geographic Information Science & Cartography
6 degrees awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
3 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Northern Michigan University was Lineworker with 35 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Northern Michigan University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

647

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,113

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 647 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Michigan University, which is 0.581 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,113).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northern Michigan University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Michigan University in Lineworker. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 99 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Michigan University in Registered Nursing, which is 7.62 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 36% of students graduating from Northern Michigan University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,525 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
69 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northern Michigan University is white (1,525 degrees awarded). There were 22.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

0.966% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
967 degrees awarded
White Female
959 degrees awarded
White Female
957 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northern Michigan University is white female (967 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (959 degrees).

Operations

Northern Michigan University has an endowment valued at nearly $19.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.08M (45.8%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Northern Michigan University had a total salary expenditure of 185M. Northern Michigan University employs 105 Professors, 101 Assistant professors and 54 Associate professors. Most academics at Northern Michigan University are Male Professor (66), Female Assistant professor (59), and Male Assistant professor (42).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northern Michigan University are: Service, with 130 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 100 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 99 employees.

Endowment

$19.8M

2024 Endowment

10.7%

growth from 2023

Northern Michigan University has an endowment valued at about $19.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Northern Michigan University grew 10.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $26M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northern Michigan University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$68M

2024 Salaries

9.6%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Northern Michigan University paid a median of $68M in salaries, which represents 36.7% of their overall expenditure ($185M) and a 9.6% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 22.6% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.408% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$27.4M

Instructional Salaries

323

Number of Employees

In 2024, Northern Michigan University paid a total of $27.4M to 323 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northern Michigan University were Service with 130 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 100 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 99 employees.

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