Northern Michigan University
Public university · Marquette, MI · 6,556 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
84%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$12,759
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$29,226
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
54%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Northern Michigan University?
Northern Michigan University accepts about 84 of every 100 applicants (84%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Northern Michigan University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Northern Michigan University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Northern Michigan University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $29,226 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $12,759 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $15,012 for MI residents and $20,508 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$15,012
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$20,508
- Room & board$13,810
- Total cost of attendance$29,226
- Average net price after grants$12,759
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Biology, Liberal Arts & General Studies, Education.
Northern Michigan University FAQ
- What is Northern Michigan University's acceptance rate?
- 84% — accessible.
- Is Northern Michigan University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Northern Michigan University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Northern Michigan University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Northern Michigan University cost?
- About $29,226 a year before aid; $12,759 on average after grants.
- What is Northern Michigan University's FAFSA school code?
- 002301. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Northern Michigan University receives your information.
- What is Northern Michigan University's graduation rate?
- 54% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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