Northern Michigan University: Statistics

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# 473 of 2,496 In the United States
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Acceptance rate

84%

Enrollment

7,895

Average SAT

1,065

Average ACT

21

Aid receiving

96%

Undergraduates

6,684

Graduates

725

Male:Female Ratio

37:63

Type

Public
not-for-profit

Highest Degree

Doctor's degree

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Northern Michigan University has an acceptance rate of 84% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 84% 84% 84%
Applicants 12,204 4,244 7,779
Admissions 10,254 3,533 6,593
Freshmen enrolled full time 1,539 573 915

Admissions requirements

Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
College-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
SAT/ACT Neither required nor recommended
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

â–  White 83%
â–  Nonresident Alien 1%
â–  Hispanic 4%
â–  Black or African American 2%
â–  Two or more races 4%
â–  Unknown 4%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Northern Michigan University.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Northern Michigan University majors

Northern Michigan University has granted 245 associate degrees across 20 programs, 1,153 bachelor's degrees across 84 programs, 212 master's across 24 programs, and 1 doctorate degrees across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northern Michigan University.

Major Associate Bachelor Master Doctoral
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse - 95 17 -
Biology & Biological Sciences, General - 98 11 -
General Studies 98 - - -
Psychology, General - 60 15 -
Criminal Justice & Safety Studies 7 54 - -
Social Work - 30 25 -
Business Administration and Management, General - 28 23 -
Art & Art Studies, General 9 41 - -
Agricultural & Animal & Plant & Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other 24 12 - -
Environmental Studies - 35 - -
Exercise Science and Kinesiology - 27 8 -
Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy - 32 - -
Elementary Education and Teaching - 31 - -
Environmental Science - 29 - -
Construction Management, General - 28 - -
English Language and Literature, General - 22 6 -
Organizational Leadership - 28 - -
Accounting - 25 - -
Business & Commerce, General 24 - - -
Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare 3 19 - -
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies - 20 - -
Early Childhood Education and Teaching - - 18 -
English & Language Arts Teacher Education - 18 - -
Welding Technology & Welder 18 - - -
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management - 17 - -
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management - 17 - -
Curriculum and Instruction - - 16 -
Political Science and Government, General - 16 - -
Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist - 15 - -
Computer and Information Sciences, General - 14 1 -
Economics, General - 15 - -
Public Administration - - 15 -
Marketing & Marketing Management, General - 14 - -
Mathematics, General - 8 5 -
Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer 13 - - -
Anthropology, General - 12 - -
Clinical & Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other - 12 - -
Finance, General - 12 - -
Forensic Chemistry - 12 - -
Neuroscience - 12 - -
Social Studies Teacher Education - 12 - -
Athletic Training & Trainer - - 11 -
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician 6 5 - -
Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician - 11 - -
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching - 11 - -
Sociology, General - 11 - -
Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia - 10 - -
Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities - - 10 -
Speech Communication and Rhetoric - 10 - -
Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist - 10 - -
Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician 9 - - -
Education & Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities - 9 - -
Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies - 9 - -
Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster - 9 - -
Biochemistry - 8 - -
Cinematography and Film & Video Production - 8 - -
Creative Writing - 1 7 -
History, General - 8 - -
Public Relations & Image Management - 8 - -
Surgical Technology & Technologist 8 - - -
Building & Property Maintenance 7 - - -
Legal Assistant & Paralegal - 7 - -
Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education - 7 - -
American Indian & Native American Studies - 6 - -
Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician 6 - - -
Geology & Earth Science, General - 6 - -
Mathematics Teacher Education - 6 - -
Music Teacher Education - 6 - -
Chemistry, General - 5 - -
Education & Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances - 5 - -
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision - - 5 -
Geographic Information Science and Cartography - 5 - -
Reading Teacher Education - - 5 -
Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology 1 4 - -
Art Teacher Education - 4 - -
Business Analytics - 4 - -
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology & Technician 4 - - -
Hospitality Administration & Management, General - 4 - -
International Relations and Affairs - 4 - -
CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician 3 - - -
Cytogenetics & Genetics & Clinical Genetics Technology & Technologist - - 3 -
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General - 3 - -
Environmental & Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism - - 3 -
Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General - 3 - -
Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies - - 3 -
Spanish Language and Literature - 3 - -
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other - - 2 -
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other - 2 - -
French Language and Literature - 2 - -
History Teacher Education - 2 - -
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology & Technician 2 - - -
Industrial Technology & Technician - 2 - -
Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education - 2 - -
Agricultural Business and Management, Other 1 - - -
Behavioral Sciences - 1 - -
Biology Teacher Education - - 1 -
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other - - 1 -
Chemistry Teacher Education - 1 - -
Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling - 1 - -
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology & CNC Machinist 1 - - -
Dance, General - 1 - -
Data Science, General - 1 - -
Family Practice Nurse & Nursing - - - 1
German Studies - 1 - -
Higher Education & Higher Education Administration - - 1 -
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering - 1 - -
Music, General - 1 - -
Musical Theatre - 1 - -
Philosophy - 1 - -
Physics, General - 1 - -
Restaurant & Food Services Management 1 - - -
Security and Loss Prevention Services - 1 - -
Spanish Language Teacher Education - 1 - -
Grand Total 245 1,153 212 1

Publications & Citations

Northern Michigan University has published 2,702 scientific papers with 48,654 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Engineering, and Psychology.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,705 / 21,711
Biology
1,259 / 34,472
Environmental Science
1,157 / 20,444
Computer Science
1,081 / 24,620
Medicine
1,044 / 19,772
Political Science
904 / 8,809
Law
844 / 8,492
Sociology
843 / 12,749
Engineering
813 / 15,854
Psychology
794 / 11,576
Philosophy
792 / 8,082
Physics
789 / 26,182
Geography and Cartography
727 / 13,348
Ecology
699 / 15,701
History
632 / 7,655
Mathematics
604 / 7,501
Chemistry
579 / 22,351
Geology
560 / 12,227
Economics
506 / 6,304
Business
504 / 8,264
Quantum and Particle physics
498 / 19,340
Archaeology
452 / 6,807
Paleontology
410 / 10,316
Art & Design
387 / 2,676
Linguistics
379 / 3,310
Genetics
373 / 18,337
Biochemistry
360 / 18,528
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
326 / 4,899
Neuroscience
324 / 5,907
Statistics
311 / 5,653
Botany
288 / 5,882
Psychiatry
283 / 5,366
Zoology
258 / 5,392
Wildlife and Fisheries Management
255 / 5,847
Development Studies
244 / 2,690
Social Psychology
238 / 4,080
Demography
223 / 7,445
Education
217 / 1,685
Public Health
214 / 6,898
Pathology
214 / 3,992

Annual publication & citation counts

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53 Notable alumni

Jack Gingrass

1. Jack Gingrass

1921-2010 (aged 89)
politician
Jack L. Gingrass was an American politician who was a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing a portion of the Upper Peninsula in the 1960s and 1970s.
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Ray Kaunisto

2. Ray Kaunisto

1987-. (aged 39)
ice hockey player
Ray Kaunisto is an American former professional ice hockey forward. He last played with the Brampton Beast of the ECHL.
Joe Borri

3. Joe Borri

1962-. (aged 64)
writer
Joe Borri is an artist and writer. Born and raised in Detroit, Borri graduated from Northern Michigan University in 1984. He is married and has four children.
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Ray Pilon

4. Ray Pilon

1945-. (aged 81)
politician
Ray Pilon is a former Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 72nd District, which includes northern Sarasota County, from 2012 to 2016, and the 69th district from 2010 to 2012. Pilon unsuccessfully ran for the Republican nomination for Florida Senate District 23 in 2016, placing 4th, and was his party's unsuccessful nominee for his former seat...
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names NMU
Founded 1899
Motto Northern. Naturally.
Colors green, gold
Academic calendar August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-July)
Total staff 1,047
Classification Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Address 1401 Presque Isle Avenue Marquette, Michigan, 49855-5301 United States
City Population 21,000
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