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Known for health sciences — excellent value
Northern Michigan University is a public institution in Marquette with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A mid-sized campus of 6.4K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,107 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,485.
Established
1899
Mascot
Wildcat Willy
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA's Division II Great Lakes
Division
Division II
Campus Visits
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70%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
6,425Students
18:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$47,107Earnings 10yr
$17,485Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Northern Michigan University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate70.0%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$13,304
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,800
Room & Board$12,752
Books & Supplies$720
Total Cost of Attendance$26,206
Average Net Price$17,485
Median Debt at Graduation$21,474
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$9,098
$30–48K$11,494
$48–75K$15,948
$75–110K$20,616
$110K+$22,762
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$17,485
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
4900.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$13,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
43
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (145)
Student Body
Undergrads
6,425
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%
Race & Ethnicity
White 85%
Black 1%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate50.8%
Freshman Retention75.8%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$37,996
8 Years$43,141
10 Years$47,107
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$34,400
Men
$45,300
Rankings
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
90Average
Estimated from MI state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Milwaukeepop. 570K
245 mi(425 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
303 mi(525 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
324 mi(562 min)