Northern Michigan University
Marquette, Michigan 49855-5301
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — excellent value
Northern Michigan University is a public institution in Marquette with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A mid-sized campus of 6.4K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,107 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,485.
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •When it opened in 1899, NMU enrolled thirty-two students who were taught by six faculty members in rented rooms in Marquette city hall.
- •Throughout the school's first half-century, education and teacher training was the school's primary focus.
- •Graduate education began in March 1935 when courses at the master's degree level were offered in cooperation with the University of Michigan.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
49.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$13,750
Programs (145)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
76%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
43
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MI state average