Northern Michigan University

Marquette, MI
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Acceptance Rate
70%
Enrollment
6,425
Graduation Rate
51%
Student-Faculty Ratio
20:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,107
Retention Rate
76%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$13,304
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,800
Avg Net Price
$17,485
Room & Board
$12,752
Total COA
$26,206
Median Debt
$21,474

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$9,098
$30,001–48,000
$11,494
$48,001–75,000
$15,948
$75,001–110,000
$20,616
$110,001+
$22,762
Pell Grant Rate: 27%
Federal Loan Rate: 51%

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Sticker Price$31,552
Estimated Net Price$17,485 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
51%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,107
Retention Rate
76%
Median Debt
$21,474

Top Programs

Health Professions
14.4%
Business & Marketing
13.9%
Biology
8.3%
Education
7.1%
Visual & Performing Arts
5.8%
Natural Resources
5.5%
Social Sciences
5.1%
Criminal Justice
4.5%
Psychology
3.9%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
3.8%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Biology, General112$46,396
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing99$64,075
Fine and Studio Arts76$31,065
Criminal Justice and Corrections74$50,961
Natural Resources Conservation and Research60$36,955
Business Administration, Management and Operations49$47,962
Psychology, General46$34,026
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas38$43,203
Construction Management32
Accounting and Related Services31$48,226
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies29
Health and Physical Education/Fitness28$32,895
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions28$59,241
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods23$37,995
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians23$68,476

Demographics

Men 39%Women 61%
White
85.2%
Black
1.4%
Hispanic
4.4%
Asian
0.7%
Two or More
3.6%
International
1.0%

Application Info

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.