Overview

Northern Michigan University is a Comprehensive institution located in Marquette, MI.

Location & Contact

Address 1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, MI  49855
United States

Contact Ms. Gerri Daniels
Executive Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@nmu.edu
Phone: 906-227-2650
Fax: 906-227-1747

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Business And Management, Other		×
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary Science And Related Fields, Other
Pre-veterinary Studies	×
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American Indian/native American Studies	×
German Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, And Computational Biology, Other
Ecology	×
Microbiology, General	×
Neuroscience	×
Physiology, General	×
Zoology/animal Biology	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Accounting And Finance	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Business/commerce, General	×
Construction Management, General	×
Entrepreneurial And Small Business Operations, Other	×
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies	×
Finance And Financial Management Services, Other	×
Finance, General	×
Hospitality Administration/management, General	×
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
Insurance	×
Management Information Systems, General	×
Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods, Other	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Organizational Leadership	×
Restaurant/food Services Management	×
Small Business Administration/management	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Public Relations/image Management	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Web/multimedia Management And Webmaster	×
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Building/property Maintenance	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Biology Teacher Education	×
Chemistry Teacher Education	×
Education, Other	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Emotional Disturbances	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
French Language Teacher Education	×
Health Teacher Education	×
History Teacher Education	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Physics Teacher Education	×
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education	×
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Spanish Language Teacher Education	×
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering	×
Pre-engineering	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Cad/cadd Drafting And/or Design Technology/technician		×
Construction Engineering Technology/technician	×
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician	×
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Engineering Technology/technician		×
Industrial Technology/technician	×
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Human Development And Family Studies, General	×
Human Development, Family Studies, And Related Services, Other	×
Work And Family Studies	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
Clinical/medical Laboratory Science And Allied Professions, Other	×
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician		×
Community Health Services/liaison/counseling	×
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other	×
Natural Products Chemistry And Pharmacognosy	×
Pre-chiropractic Studies	×
Pre-dentistry Studies	×
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies	×
Pre-occupational Therapy Studies	×
Pre-optometry Studies	×
Pre-pharmacy Studies	×
Pre-physical Therapy Studies	×
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
Speech-language Pathology/pathologist	×
Surgical Technology/technologist	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Pre-law Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies		×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician		×
Industrial Mechanics And Maintenance Technology/technician		×
Military Technologies	Associate	Bachelors
Cyber/electronic Operations And Warfare	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences
Business Analytics	×
Data Science, General	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental Studies	×
Fishing And Fisheries Sciences And Management	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Forensic Chemistry	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Physics, General	×
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Numerically Controlled (cnc) Machinist Technology/cnc Machinist		×
Welding Technology/welder		×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Experimental Psychology	×
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration	×
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration	×
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Security And Loss Prevention Services	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Economics, General	×
Geographic Information Science And Cartography	×
Geography	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting	×
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Art/art Studies, General
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, Other	×
Cinematography And Film/video Production	×
Dance, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Music, General	×
Musical Theatre	×
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

12,204

Applied

10,254

Accepted

6,684

Enrolled

Female Admissions

7,781

Females Applied

6,595

Females Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,244

Males Applied

3,533

Males Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.33

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	A minimum high school GPA of 2.25

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	July 1st	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

14,600

In-state

20,096

Out-of-state

14,600

In-district

Fees

102

Full-time student fees

13,680

Room & board

7,150

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

13,936

Avg. Financial Aid Package

16,773

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

2,194

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,680

Avg. Loan Aid

4,877

Avg. Grant Aid

6,527

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

67.4%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

20%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,684

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

24%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.57%
Black or African American	1.87%
White or Caucasian	84.76%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.78%
Asian	0.46%
Two or more races	4.24%
Other	1.32%

Gender

Male (38.9%)

Female (58.51%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	50%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Fall Fest, Make A difference Day and Drag Show

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Lighted Pathways/ Sidewalks

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		No	No
Football		Division 2
Golf	No	Division 2
Ice Hockey		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball	No	No	No
Rowing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		Division 2	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	Division 2
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 2
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 2
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
Racquetball	No	No	No
Rowing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		Division 2	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	Division 2
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 2
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2
Weight Lifting	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

451

Total Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 315

Part-time - 136

Male - 219

Female - 224