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Northern Michigan University is a public university in a remote town with 6,584 students and a 84% acceptance rate.

Marquette, Michigan · Public · Town, remote · 6,584 students

NCAA Division II · Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Admission rate

84%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$14,085

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

52%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

76%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$47,107

10 years after entry

Students

6,584

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		Rolling

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: nmu.edu · checked October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$7,697
$30,001–48,000$7,185
$48,001–75,000$11,051
$75,001–110,000$16,324
Over $110,000$22,268

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreNorthern Michigan University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MA 161 Calculus I4 credits
Calculus BC3MA 161 Calculus I4 credits
Biology3BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles4 credits
Physics 13PH 201 College Physics I5 credits
English Literature and Composition3
EN 111 College Composition I or EN 247…EN 111 College Composition I or EN 247 Introduction to Literary Studies 4
Statistics3DATA 109 Introduction to Statistics4 credits
Computer Science A3CS 120 Computer Science I4 credits
Macroeconomics3EC 202 Macroeconomic Principles4 credits
Show all 41 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MA 161 Calculus I4 credits
Calculus BC3MA 161 Calculus I4 credits
Calculus BC3MA 163 Calculus II4 credits
Biology3BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles4 credits
Biology3BI 112 Introductory Biology: Diversity4 credits
Physics 13PH 201 College Physics I5 credits
English Literature and Composition3
EN 111 College Composition I or EN 247…EN 111 College Composition I or EN 247 Introduction to Literary Studies 4
Statistics3DATA 109 Introduction to Statistics4 credits
Computer Science A3CS 120 Computer Science I4 credits
Macroeconomics3EC 202 Macroeconomic Principles4 credits
Microeconomics3EC 201 Microeconomic Principles4 credits
World History: Modern3HS 201 World History to 15204 credits
World History: Modern3HS 202 World History since 14004 credits
Environmental Science3GC 101 Introduction to Environmental Science4 credits
Physics 23PH 202 College Physics II5 credits
European History3Perspectives on Society/General Education Credit 4
Human Geography3GC 164 Human Geography4 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SN 202 Intermediate Spanish II4 credits
Computer Science Principles3CS 295 Special Topics in Computer Science4 credits
Art History3AD 110 Ideas in Art and Design History4 credits
African American Studies3
Social Responsibility in a Diverse World/General…Social Responsibility in a Diverse World/General Education Credit 4
Art Studio 2-D4AD 295 Special Topics in Art and Design (AD elective)4 credits
Art Studio 3-D4AD 295 Special Topics in Art and Design (AD elective)4 credits
Art Studio-Drawing4AD 102 Foundational Drawing4 credits
Calculus AB Subscore Section3MA 161 Calculus I4 credits
Calculus BC, Subscore Section3MA 161 Calculus I4 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3CHN 101 Elementary Chinese I4 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3PS 203 Comparative Government and Politics4 credits
Computer Science AB4CS 120 Computer Science I4 credits
Computer Science AB4CS 122 Computer Science II4 credits
English Language Composition3EN 111 College Composition I4 credits
French Language and Culture3FR 202 Intermediate French II4 credits
French Literature3FR (300 Level) French Literature4 credits
General Chemistry3CH 111 General Chemistry I5 credits
General Chemistry3CH 112 General Chemistry II5 credits
German Language and Culture3GR 202 Intermediate German II4 credits
Music Theory (Aural Component Subscore)4MU 102 Aural Skills 12 credits
Music Theory (Nonaural Component Subscore)4MU 101 Theory 12 credits
Physics B4PH 201 College Physics I5 credits
Physics B4PH 202 College Physics II5 credits
Physics C4PH 220 Introductory Physics I5 credits
Physics C: Mechanics4PH 220 Introductory Physics I5 credits
Precalculus3MA 115 Precalculus4 credits
Psychology, Introductory4PSY 101 General Psychology3 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3SN (300 Level) Spanish Literature4 credits
U.S. Government and Politics3PS 105 American Government4 credits
U.S. History3HS 221 The United States to 18654 credits
U.S. History3HS 222 The United States Since 18654 credits

Source: nmu.edu · checked September 20, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Biology/Biological Sciences98
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse95
Psychology60
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies54
Art/Art Studies41
Environmental Studies35
Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy32
Elementary Education and Teaching31
Show the other 76 majors
Social Work30
Environmental Science29
Organizational Leadership28
Business Administration and Management28
Construction Management28
Exercise Science and Kinesiology27
Accounting25
English Language and Literature22
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies20
Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare19
English/Language Arts Teacher Education18
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management17
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management17
Political Science and Government16
Economics15
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist15
Computer and Information Sciences14
Marketing/Marketing Management14
Forensic Chemistry12
Anthropology12
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other12
Finance12
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other12
Social Studies Teacher Education12
Neuroscience12
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching11
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician11
Sociology11
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist10
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia10
Speech Communication and Rhetoric10
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies9
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities9
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster9
Cinematography and Film/Video Production8
Mathematics8
Biochemistry8
Public Relations/Image Management8
History8
Legal Assistant/Paralegal7
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education7
Music Teacher Education6
Geology/Earth Science6
American Indian/Native American Studies6
Mathematics Teacher Education6
Geographic Information Science and Cartography5
Chemistry5
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician5
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances5
Art Teacher Education4
Business Analytics4
Hospitality Administration/Management4
International Relations and Affairs4
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology4
Spanish Language and Literature3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts3
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration3
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education2
History Teacher Education2
Industrial Technology/Technician2
French Language and Literature2
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other2
German Studies1
Chemistry Teacher Education1
Spanish Language Teacher Education1
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering1
Creative Writing1
Behavioral Sciences1
Data Science1
Philosophy1
Physics1
Security and Loss Prevention Services1
Dance1
Musical Theatre1
Music1
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Other Sports, Skiing, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Skiing, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Greek life

1% of men in fraternities · 1% of women in sororities · 1% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, remote

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Marquette, MI

67,979 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Marquette/Sawyer Regional (SAW)

Nearest hub airport

General Mitchell International (MKE)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 8.0 of 20

Elevation

669 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

12°F

July high

75°F

Annual snowfall

102.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

3 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,080 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, town campus, NCAA Division II, similar size