Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI · Public · offers Graduate degrees
84%Acceptance rate
$14,085Average net price / year
52%Graduation rate
$47,107Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$21,474Median debt at graduation
6,556Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $14,277
- Out-of-state tuition
- $19,773
- Total cost of attendance
- $27,841
- Room & board
- $13,274
- Books & supplies
- $720
- Average net price
- $14,085
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $7,697
- $30–48k
- $7,185
- $48–75k
- $11,051
- $75–110k
- $16,324
- $110k+
- $22,268
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 84.0%
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 52%
- First-year retention
- 78%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $37,996
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $47,107
- Median debt (graduates)
- $21,474
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 28%
- Students with federal loans
- 46%
Programs: what graduates earn
59 of 150 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 25 | $53,242 | $5,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 8 | $35,338 | $11,000 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 0 | $33,683 | $17,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 19 | $21,628 | $9,833 |
| Precision Metal Working | 11 | $40,776 | — |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 18 | $50,855 | $17,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 8 | $59,142 | $12,000 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 2 | $41,810 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 107 | $26,433 | $11,816 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 16 | $62,505 | $14,000 |
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 2 | $66,003 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 6 | $57,036 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 4 | $54,091 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | $35,037 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 0 | $64,334 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 13 | $55,574 | — |
| Public Administration | 6 | $60,709 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,556
- Graduate students
- 885
- Part-time
- 12%
- Women / men
- 61% / 39%
- White
- 84%
- Hispanic
- 4%
- Black
- 2%
- Asian
- 0%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $83,754 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 71%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.nmu.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Natural Resources & Conservation – 5% of degrees
- Communication & Journalism – 3% of degrees
- Education – 6% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 7% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 8% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 4% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Northern Michigan University?
84.0% of applicants were admitted.
How much does Northern Michigan University cost?
The average net price after grants is $14,085 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $14,277 and the full cost of attendance is $27,841.
How much do Northern Michigan University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $47,107 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
52% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.