Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI · Town · 6,556 students
4
YearPublic
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Marquette, MI, 49855-5301 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
MKE · Milwaukee
251 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$27,841
Out-of-state COA
$33,337
Avg net price
$14,085
Room & board
$13,274
In-state tuition
$14,277
Out-of-state tuition
$19,773
Books & supplies
$720/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,697
$30–48k
$7,185
$48–75k
$11,051
$75–110k
$16,324
$110k+
$22,268
Admissions
Admit rate
84%
Test policy
Not required
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Essay Requirements
Northern Michigan University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
52%
1st-yr retention
78%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
56%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
55%
Transferred
24%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
21%
Median earnings (6yr)
$37,996
Median earnings (10yr)
$47,107
Median debt
$21,474
Monthly loan payment
$228
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,000–$25,880
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,000
Student Body
Men 39%Women 61%
18
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
28%
First-generation
28%
Median family income
$55,241
Independent students
13%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
12%
Race & ethnicity
White
84%
Hispanic
4%
Black
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
2%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$37,996
10 years after entry
$47,107
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Institutional
Endowment
$20M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Full-time faculty
71%
Avg faculty salary
$9,306/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,369
Federal loan rate
46%
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