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Northern Michigan University Teaching Programs

Northern Michigan University is a public institution located in Marquette, MI. A Remote Town offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Northern Michigan University Rankings

Northern Michigan University has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#24 of 134	State — Michigan
Overall Quality	#160 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#958 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Northern Michigan University?

Contact information for Northern Michigan University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855-5301
Phone:	9062271000
Website:	www.nmu.edu/
Admissions:	www.nmu.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.nmu.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into Northern Michigan University?

You can apply to Northern Michigan University online at: https://www.nmu.edu/admissions/apply

Northern Michigan University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Northern Michigan University

These are the things Northern Michigan University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Northern Michigan University?

Northern Michigan University has an acceptance rate of 84%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 15% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Northern Michigan University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,244	3,533	83%
Women	7,779	6,593	85%

Can I Afford Northern Michigan University?

The average net price after aid at Northern Michigan University is $17,485. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$13,374
In-State Fees	$948
Out-of-State Tuition	$18,996
Out-of-State Fees	$948
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$14,322
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$19,944

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 23% of students at Northern Michigan University receive some form of financial aid (1,538 students).

About 80% of students at Northern Michigan University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,939 per student.

28% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,492.

Student Loan Debt

46% of Northern Michigan University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,141 per year.

Northern Michigan University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 686 students enrolled at Northern Michigan University. Northern Michigan University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 6,425 undergraduate students at Northern Michigan University, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northern Michigan University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	32
Black or African American	128
Hispanic	282
White	5,287
American Indian/Alaska Native	109
Two or More Races	257
Non-Resident	70

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Northern Michigan University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Michigan	1,150
Wisconsin	153
Illinois	90
Minnesota	63
Ohio	11

Additionally, approximately 1.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Northern Michigan University Graduate Student Diversity

613 of Northern Michigan University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Northern Michigan University, approximately 25% are male and 75% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northern Michigan University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	14
Black or African American	31
Hispanic	19
White	498
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Two or More Races	22
Non-Resident	9

Online Learning at Northern Michigan University

Northern Michigan University provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

1,555 undergraduate students at Northern Michigan University took at least one online class — of those, 516 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 78 students took at least one online class and 451 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Northern Michigan University

The following teaching degree programs are offered by Northern Michigan University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	72	6	—	78
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	31	18	—	49
Special Education and Teaching	14	10	—	24
Curriculum and Instruction	—	16	—	16
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	6	—	8
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Northern Michigan University

Northern Michigan University offers 32 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Northern Michigan University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.