Value signal
Out-of-state value
OOS tuition below the public-university average.
This school$18.8k
Public 4-yr OOS avg$28k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$13,304
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,800
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,752
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,850
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$26,056
Net price (after aid)$17,485
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$9,098
$30k – $48k$11,494
$48k – $75k$15,948
$75k – $110k$20,616
$110k+$22,762
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$47,107
Median debt at graduation$21,474
Est. monthly loan payment$228
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.2×Graduates earn about 2.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants27%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans51%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
51%
Freshman Retention
76%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Manageable graduate debt
$21.5k below avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$13.3k
Out-of-state
$18.8k
below avg
Net price
$17.5k
Pell
27%
Median debt
$21.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$47.1k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceBusinessEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeHealth SciencesVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (32)
Natural Sciences
Environmental ScienceMathematicsBiologyPhysics
Social Sciences
PsychologySociologyPolitical ScienceInternational Relations
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Web DevelopmentArtificial Intelligence
Admissions
Acceptance rate
70%
SAT range
915 - 1165
ACT range
18 - 26
Campus & Student Life
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About Northern Michigan University
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- Where is Northern Michigan University located?
- Northern Michigan University is located in Marquette, MI, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is a public university based in MI. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Northern Michigan University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Northern Michigan University is approximately 70%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University's published in-state tuition is approximately $13,304 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University reports total enrollment of approximately 7,038 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Northern Michigan University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Northern Michigan University.
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