Overview

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

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/animal/plant/veterinary Science And Related Fields, Other
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
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Business/commerce, General
Construction Management, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Insurance
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/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
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
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
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Human Development, Family Studies, And Related Services, Other
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
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Natural Products Chemistry And Pharmacognosy
Pre-chiropractic Studies
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-optometry Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Pre-physical Therapy Studies
Pre-veterinary 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
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
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
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
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
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

6,553

Applied

4,670

Accepted

6,611

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,140

Females Applied

2,898

Females Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,413

Males Applied

1,772

Males Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

35

Application Fee

3.33

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

11,352

In-state

16,848

Out-of-state

11,352

In-district

Fees

820

Full-time student fees

11,912

Room & board

6,212

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

11,452

Avg. Financial Aid Package

12,092

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

2,196

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,793

Avg. Loan Aid

4,198

Avg. Grant Aid

4,469

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

59.3%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

9%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,611

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

25%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.2%
Black or African American	1.92%
White or Caucasian	85.87%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.33%
Asian	0.73%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	4.14%
Other	0.79%

Gender

Male (41.39%)

Female (58.61%)

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	45%

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, MADD and Drag Show

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Most popular organizations:
South Superior Climbing Club, NMU Board & Ski Club, Conservation Crew, NMU Book Club and Mental Health Matters

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

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

425

Total Faculty

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 282

Part-time - 143

Male - 217

Female - 208