What Northern Michigan costs
Northern Michigan University charges $14,277 a year in published tuition and fees for Michigan residents, about $7,138 a semester, and $19,773 a year for students from other states, about $9,886 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $27,841 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $16,723 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Northern Michigan
For fall 2024, Northern Michigan University received 12,204 applications and admitted 10,254 students, and 1,567 enrolled as first-years.
What Northern Michigan students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Northern Michigan University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 98 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 95 |
| Psychology | 60 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 54 |
| Art / Art Studies | 41 |
| Environmental Studies | 35 |
| Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy | 32 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 31 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like Northern Michigan
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, Stevens Point, Wisconsin: 7,306 undergraduates
- University of Wisconsin–Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin: 5,842 undergraduates
- University of Wisconsin–Platteville, Platteville, Wisconsin: 5,837 undergraduates
- University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Missouri: 5,648 undergraduates
- University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota: 5,439 undergraduates
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- Smaller Public Universities in the Midwest: 58 Compared
- Division II Colleges in the Midwest: 30 Compared
- Small-Town and Rural Colleges in the Midwest: 50 Compared
FAQ
What is Northern Michigan University's acceptance rate? 84.0% for fall 2024: 10,254 of 12,204 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Northern Michigan University? $14,277 a year for in-state students and $19,773 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Northern Michigan University? About 6,600 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at Northern Michigan University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Northern Michigan University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Northern Michigan University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
