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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Northern Michigan University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
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
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | 112 | $46,396 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 99 | $64,075 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 76 | $31,065 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 74 | $50,961 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 60 | $36,955 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 49 | $47,962 |
| Psychology, General | 46 | $34,026 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 38 | $43,203 |
| Construction Management | 32 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 31 | $48,226 |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | 29 | — |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 28 | $32,895 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 28 | $59,241 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 23 | $37,995 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 23 | $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
Deadlines
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App Fee (Domestic)$0
App Fee (International)$0
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.
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