Programs of
Study Offered
137
Northern Michigan University is a medium, four-year, primarily residential, public school with 9,130 students enrolled.
This college is the only school located in
Marquette,
Michigan.
At Northern Michigan University you can earn your several-month certficate, 1-year certificate, associate degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.
As reported in recent data, out of 5,608 applications 4,367 were accepted (78%), so it is easy to join Northern Michigan University.
The undergraduate application fee at Northern Michigan University is $30.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or required fees. Also, this application fee is non-refundable if the student is not accepted to the school. The graduate application fee is $50.00.
FAFSA Code
for 2009 / 2010
This school might accept 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.
If you plan to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the postsecondary institution code for Northern Michigan University is 002301.
Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides grants and loans to eligible applicants. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.
It is quite easy to get a loan at Northern Michigan University, as 63% of the school's students receive loans, and the average loan amount is about $4,800.
Tuition and fees per year
Northern Michigan University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 137 disciplines including Accounting, Behavioral Sciences, Biochemistry, Computer Programming, Cosmetology, Creative Writing, Ecology, Economics, Finance, General Studies, Geography, Health Teacher Education, History, Industrial Design, Mathematics, Music, Nursing, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work, and Sociology.
It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before 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. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Students to Faculty Ratio
15 : 1
The rate of student retention at Northern Michigan University is low at 57% (way below Michigan average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently, students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school. The graduation rate at Northern Michigan University is low - 45%.
Average tuition cost is close to the nationwide median, around $10,700 a year. The additional fees at Northern Michigan University not covered by tuition are near $600 annually, which totals $11,300 per year.
Campus Safety
Report Grade
D
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, Northern Michigan University helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.
Northern Michigan University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at Northern Michigan University accommodates around 2,700 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: approximately $3,800 per academic year.
According to the recent data, Northern Michigan University is a rather dangerous school. Read the details about safety at Northern Michigan University in the
Safety Report for this school.
The cities around Northern Michigan University are
Escanaba,
Houghton,
Dunbar,
Hancock, and
Rhinelander.
If you want to receive more details about studying at Northern Michigan University, call this school's general information office at (906) 227-1000 or check
Northern Michigan University Website.