Northern Michigan University

www.nmu.edu

Add Comparison

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,386

4.24% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$17,686

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.83%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

71.3%

6,553 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

7,214

83.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

52.6%

544 Graduates

About

Northern Michigan University is a higher education institution located in Marquette County, MI. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Northern Michigan University were Registered Nursing (105 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (96 degrees), and General Art Studies (67 degrees).

In 2021, 1,692 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northern Michigan University. 59.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,472 degrees), 21.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (69 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northern Michigan University is $12,386, which is $−10,798 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Northern Michigan University is $12,386, which is $−10,798 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,686.

In 2021, 97% of undergraduate students attending Northern Michigan University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,386

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Northern Michigan University was $12,386. The cost of tuition at Northern Michigan University is $−10,798 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$17,686

2021 Value

12.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Northern Michigan University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,686. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Northern Michigan University grew by 12.8%.

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

$10,480

Room and Board

$760

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northern Michigan University was of $10,480 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 2.73% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $760. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Northern Michigan University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 15.5% with respect to 2020, when 84% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.83%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Northern Michigan University was 1.83%, which represents 36 out of the 1972 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Northern Michigan University received 6,553 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 5.13% annual growth. Out of those 6,553 applicants, 4,670 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 71.3% acceptance rate.

There were 7,214 students enrolled at Northern Michigan University in 2021.

Northern Michigan University has an overall enrollment yield of 32%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

71.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

4,670

Accepted Out of 6,553

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Northern Michigan University was 71.3% (4,670 admissions from 6,553 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 66.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 5.13%, while admissions grew by 12%..

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.

Enrollment

Northern Michigan University had a total enrollment of 7,214 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Northern Michigan University is 6,014 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,200. This means that 83.4% of students enrolled at Northern Michigan University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northern Michigan University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84.4% White, 4.03% Hispanic or Latino, 3.94% Two or More Races, 1.9% Black or African American, 1.44% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.721% Asian, and 0.0416% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northern Michigan University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.9%), followed by White Male (35%) and Two or More Races Female (2.51%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.6%), followed by White Male (27.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northern Michigan University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,214 students. The full-time enrollment at Northern Michigan University is 6,014 and the part-time enrollment is 1,200. This means that 83.4% of students enrolled at Northern Michigan University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

72%

2021 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 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Northern Michigan University had a retention rate lower 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 (2021)

White
6,090 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
291 enrolled students
Two or More Races
284 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northern Michigan University is 84.4% White, 4.03% Hispanic or Latino, 3.94% Two or More Races, 1.9% Black or African American, 1.44% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.721% Asian, and 0.0416% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 170 students (2.36%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 334 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 (1,472 degrees awarded). There were 21.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (69 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Northern Michigan University is Registered Nursing (105 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (96 degrees) and General Art Studies (67 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (10 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (66 degrees), and Construction (45 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians (399,663 people), Other managers (195,140 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (191,666 people), Postsecondary teachers (184,428 people), and Secondary school teachers (119,304 people).

The most specialized majors at Northern Michigan University in 2021 are Applied Sciences (10 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (66 degrees), Construction (45 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (65 degrees), and English (46 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Northern Michigan University are Applied Sciences (10 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (66 degrees), Construction (45 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (65 degrees), and English (46 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (521,946 people), Elementary & secondary schools (430,095 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (419,314 people), Offices of physicians (200,667 people), and Construction (142,321 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
105 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
96 degrees awarded
General Art Studies
67 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Northern Michigan University was Registered Nursing with 105 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Northern Michigan University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

679

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,013

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 679 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Michigan University, which is 0.67 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,013).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Michigan University in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 0.875 times less than the 40 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 95 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Michigan University in Registered Nursing, which is 9.5 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 29% of students graduating from Northern Michigan University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Northern Michigan University is Female and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.04% of graduates (22 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,472 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
69 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
54 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northern Michigan University is white (1,472 degrees awarded). There were 21.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (69 degrees).

1.06% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
896 degrees awarded
White Male
576 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
45 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northern Michigan University is white female (896 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (576 degrees).

Operations

Northern Michigan University has an endowment valued at nearly $20.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.6M (46.4%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Northern Michigan University had a total salary expenditure of 166M. Northern Michigan University employs 103 Professors, 72 Assistant professors and 63 Associate professors. Most academics at Northern Michigan University are Male Professor (66), Male Assistant professor (41), and Female Professor (37).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northern Michigan University are: Service, with 120 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 101 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 86 employees.

Endowment

$20.7M

2021 Endowment

27.6%

growth from 2020

Northern Michigan University has an endowment valued at about $20.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Northern Michigan University grew 27.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $29.8M 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

$61.1M

2021 Salaries

10%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Northern Michigan University paid a median of $61.1M in salaries, which represents 36.9% of their overall expenditure ($166M) and a 10% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$22.1M

Instructional Salaries

293

Number of Employees

In 2021, Northern Michigan University paid a total of $22.1M to 293 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

103 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

120 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northern Michigan University were Professor with 103 employees, Assistant professor with 72 employees, and Associate professor with 63 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northern Michigan University were Service with 120 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 101 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 86 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northern Michigan University was Male Professor with 66 employees, Male Assistant professor with 41 employees, and Female Professor with 37 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northern Michigan University.