Overview

Northwestern Michigan College is a 4-year institution located in Traverse City, MI, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1701 E. Front Street
Traverse City, MI  49686
United States

Contact Catheryn Claerhout
Director of Admissions
Email: c.claerhout@nmc.edu
Phone: 231-995-1034

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agribusiness/agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Production Operations, Other
Crop Production
Landscaping And Groundskeeping
Turf And Turfgrass Management
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping
Business Administration And Management, General
Business And Personal/financial Services Marketing Operations
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Business/office Automation/technology/data Entry
Executive Assistant/executive Secretary
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Recording Arts Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Building/construction Site Management/manager
Electrical And Power Transmission Installation/installer, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General
Ocean Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Electromechanical Technologies/technicians, Other
Energy Management And Systems Technology
Energy Systems Technology/technician
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Engineering/engineering-related Technologies/technicians, Other
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Engineering Technology/technician
Industrial Technology/technician
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Care And Support Services Management
Child Development
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/assistant
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medical/clinical Assistant
Pre-nursing Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Surgical Technology/technologist
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Administrative Assistant/secretary
Legal Assistant/paralegal
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
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Maritime Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Forest Management/forest Resources Management
Water, Wetlands, And Marine Resources Management
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Culinary Arts/chef Training
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Physical Sciences, General
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Machine Shop Technology/assistant
Welding Technology/welder
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Social Sciences, General
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Airline/commercial/professional Pilot And Flight Crew
Marine Science/merchant Marine Officer
Marine Transportation, Other
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Commercial And Advertising Art
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine And Studio Arts Management
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,909

Applied

1,054

Accepted

3,098

Enrolled

Applying

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2
Other requirements:	College transcript

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 26th	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	August 28th	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

6,456

In-state

8,400

Out-of-state

3,024

In-district

Fees

816

Full-time student fees

9,650

Room & board

5,950

Room only

Student Body

3,098

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

2%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.06%
Black or African American	1.34%
White or Caucasian	80.14%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.41%
Asian	1.19%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.11%
Two or more races	3.79%
Other	6.69%

Gender

Male (45.58%)

Female (54.42%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Campus Clean-Up Day, Annual Barbecue and Sweet Earth Arts and Music Festival

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Residence Hall Council, Honors fraternity, student newspaper, student magazine and NMC I-dance

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:
well-lit campus

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Softball		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Softball		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Faculty

280

Total Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 91

Part-time - 189