Northern Michigan University Review

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Northern Michigan University is a medium, four-year, primarily residential, public school with 9,125 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1899 and is the only school located in Marquette, Michigan.

Academic Offerings

Northern Michigan University will give you the opportunity to get a several-month certificate, 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

Northern Michigan University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 133 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Nursing, English and Literature, Business, and Biology. Read the details about all majors offered at this college.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Northern Michigan University is fair at 73% (close to Michigan average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is low - 45%.

Student to full-time faculty ratio at Northern Michigan University is reasonably decent: 28:1. Read more on instruction at this college in the Faculty Info report.

Tuition and Loans

If you would like to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the school code for Northern Michigan University is 002301. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.

Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides grants and loans to eligible students and families. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.

It is quite easy to be approved for a loan at Northern Michigan University, as 63% of the school's students receive loans, while the average loan amount is about $4,800.

Average tuition charges are close to the nationwide median - $10,700 a year. The additional fees at Northern Michigan University not covered by tuition are roughly $600; which comes to a total of $11,300 a year.

Admissions Information

This college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

As reported in recent data, 5,608 applications were submitted and 4,367 were accepted (78%); so it is easy to enroll at this school.

The undergraduate application fee at Northern Michigan University is $30.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or required fees. In addition, this application fee is not refundable if the student is not accepted to this postsecondary institution.

The graduate application fee is $50.00.

If you wish to obtain additional information about studying at Northern Michigan University, call this school's general information office at (906) 227-1000 or check Northern Michigan University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Northern Michigan University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Northern Michigan University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

Northern Michigan University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 2,700 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, approximately $3,800 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Northern Michigan University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Crime and Safety

Based on the college crime data, Northern Michigan University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.

Learn about other colleges around Marquette. Other cities to get an education from near Northern Michigan University are Escanaba, Houghton, Dunbar, Hancock, and Rhinelander.

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Northern Michigan University Location and Maps

Post Address: Northern Michigan University, 1401 Presque Isle, Marquette, Michigan 49855, USA
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