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OVERVIEW
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
Northern Michigan University, founded in 1899, is a public, comprehensive university. It is located in scenic Marquette, Michigan.
With over 200 student organizations, NMU offers something for every student. The university participates in IBM's ThinkPad
University program, in which every student has his or her own notebook computer, software and access to the school network and
the Internet. Its 320-acre campus is located on the shores of Lake Superior in Marquette.
Web Site
www.nmu.edu/
Institution Type
Public
Coeducational
Yes
Undergraduate Students
8,001
Women
4,354 (54.4%)
Men
3,647 (45.6%)
Graduate Students
780
ADMISSION
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Entrance Difficulty
Minimally difficult
Overall Admission Rate
72% of 6,848 applicants were
admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
Rolling
Average GPA
3.16
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT Critical Reading
Not reported
SAT Writing
Not reported
ACT Composite
19-24 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Essay
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance
In-state: $22,156
Out-of-state: $27,652
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $10,012
Out-of-state: $15,508
Room and Board
$9,604
Average Percent of Need Met
69%
Average Freshman Award
$9,834
Average Indebtedness of
2015 Graduates
$31,434
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
330
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 8% of classes
10-19 students: 28% of classes
20-29 students: 32% of classes
30-39 students: 19% of classes
40-49 students: 4% of classes
50-99 students: 8% of classes
Over 100 students: 2% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE
Marquette Population
21,491
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
75% of freshmen, 40% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division II
Mascot
Sororities
Fraternities
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
2.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.5% Asian
2.5% Black/African-American
2.9% Hispanic/Latino
2.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
86.1% White
3.4% Unknown
International Students
1.2% from 39 countries
First-Year Students Returning
72.7%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
24.0%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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ADMISSION
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I
or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
Examinations
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and
GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is
recommended
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject
Required Units
Recommended
Units
Scores Due in
Admissions Office
Exam
SAT or ACT
Required
August 21
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT
Subject Tests,
or ACT
English
4
Mathematics
4
Science
4
Foreign Language
2
SAT Essay Component
Policy
Not reported
Social Studies
4
ACT Writing Test Policy
Accepted with or without writing
component
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay
SAT: Not used
ACT: Not used
SAT Subject
Tests Only
History
Academic Electives
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Application Dates and Fees
Address
1401 Presque Isle Avenue
City, State, Zip
Marquette, MI 49855-5301
Phone
(906) 227-2650
Fax
(906) 227-1747
E-mail
admiss@nmu.edu
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$35
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission
Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of
Admission
No set date
Waiting List Used
No
Early Decision Deadline
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Early Decision
Notification
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Action Offered
Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification
No
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ADMISSION
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued
Application Form
Other Application Requirements
Common Application
Not accepted
Interview
Universal College
Application
Not accepted
Essay or Personal
Statement
Electronic Application
Available
Letters of
Recommendation
Not required
Other
Financial Need
Financial need is not a
consideration in the admissions
process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor
Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
Considered
Not Considered
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate
72% of 6,848 applicants were admitted
Women
72% of 3,994 applicants were admitted
Men
72% of 2,854 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
2,035 (41%) of 4,937 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,089 (38%) of 2,869 admitted students enrolled
Men
946 (46%) of 2,068 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision
Admission Rate
Early Action
Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
Students Accepting Wait List Position
Students Admitted From Wait List
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Not reported
Average GPA
3.16
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
3.75 and Above
18%
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
3.50 - 3.74
11%
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
3.25 - 3.49
11%
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
3.00 - 3.24
13%
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
2.50 - 2.99
21%
2.00 - 2.49
19%
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported
SAT Critical Reading
Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported
SAT Writing
Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite
19-24 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
4%
Score of 24 - 29
28%
Score of 18 - 23
54%
Score of 12 - 17
14%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Gov. Officer
Not reported
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MONEY
MATTERS
TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance
In-state: $22,156
Out-of-state: $27,652
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $10,012
Out-of-state: $15,508
Room and Board
$9,604
Books and Supplies
$800
Other Expenses
$1,740
Payment Plans
Credit card, installment plan
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
Application Process
E-mail
fao@nmu.edu
Application Deadline
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Award Notification
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL
On a rolling basis beginning April
1
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required
Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 002301
Free
PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
1,433 (91.3%) of freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants
5,786 (83.0%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Need
1,164 (81.2%) of applicants
Found to Have Need
4,779 (68.5%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,146 (98.5%) of applicants with
financial need
Received Financial Aid
4,678 (97.9%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
237 (20.7%) of aid recipients
Need Fully Met
755 (16.1%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
69%
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
65%
Average Award
$9,834
Average Award
$9,689
Need-Based Gift
Received by 813 (70.9%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$4,619
Need-Based Gift
Received by 3,215 (68.7%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$4,973
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 863 (75.3%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$3,588
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 3,371 (72.1%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$4,426
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 952 (83.1%) of aid
recipients
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 2,753 (58.8%) of aid
recipients
Merit-Based Gift
225 (14.3%) of freshmen had no
financial need and received merit
aid, average amount $3,194
Merit-Based Gift
560 (8.0%) of undergraduates
had no financial need and
received merit aid, average
amount $3,224
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MONEY
MATTERS
PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued
Borrowing
2015 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
63%
Average Indebtedness of 2015 Graduates
$31,434
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
9.0%
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
5.0%
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins
loans
State Loans
Available
Other Loans
Alternative loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Available
Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic
scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Leadership scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/
Achievement Award
Areas
Number of Awards
Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, International Studies,
Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences,
Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Creative Arts/
Performance
Award Areas
Number of Awards
Applied Art and Design, Music, Theater/Drama
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas
Number of Awards
Cheerleading/Drum Major, Leadership, Memberships
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Special Characteristics
Award Areas
Number of Awards
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, International Students,
Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students
Not reported
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Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from
On-Campus
Employment
Not reported
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
Online Catalog
PROFILE
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ACADEMICS
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Accounting
Accounting and Finance
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and
Treatment Professions, Other
Architecture and Related Services, Other
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art Teacher Education
Athletic Training/Trainer
Behavioral Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology Teacher Education
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Chemistry Teacher Education
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical
Technology/Technologist
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Computer Systems Networking and
Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics
Technology/Technologist
Developmental and Child Psychology
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician,
General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Drawing
Ecology
Economics, General
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional
Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual
Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific
Learning Disabilities
Elementary Education and Teaching
Engineering, Other
English Language and Literature, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Environmental Science
Experimental Psychology
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
French Language Teacher Education
French Language and Literature
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
Geography
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Philosophy
Photography
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Political Science and Government, General
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Law Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Geography Teacher Education
Geography, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
German Studies
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Printmaking
Psychology, General
Graphic Design
Health Teacher Education
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Public Administration
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied
Communication, Other
Public Relations/Image Management
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
History Teacher Education
History, General
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Illustration
Industrial Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Insurance
International Relations and Affairs
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Management Information Systems and Services,
Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Mathematics Teacher Education
Mathematics, General
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical
Technology/Technician
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Microbiology, General
Music Teacher Education
Music, General
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Painting
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher
Education
Sculpture
Secondary Education and Teaching
Security and Loss Prevention Services
Small Business Administration/Management
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Spanish Language and Literature
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN
Management/Manager
Teacher Education and Professional Development,
Specific Subject Areas, Other
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
Zoology/Animal Biology
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued
Most Popular Disciplines
Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences,
Education, Visual and performing arts
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program,
Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher
certification, Internships, Semester at sea, Washington
semester
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Some online degree programs
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
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ACADEMICS
FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty
330
Part-Time Faculty
151
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
7.5E+001%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 8% of classes
10-19 students: 28% of classes
20-29 students: 32% of classes
30-39 students: 19% of classes
40-49 students: 4% of classes
50-99 students: 8% of classes
Over 100 students: 2% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
Not reported
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
Computing
Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
Not Reported
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually
impaired services, wheelchair access
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts, Master of
Public Administration, Master of Science in Nursing
Master's Programs of Study
Applied Behavior Analysis
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
Business Administration and Management--General
Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology
Criminal Justice and Criminology
Curriculum and Instruction
Education--General
Educational Leadership and Administration
Elementary Education
English
English as a Second Language
Exercise and Sports Science
Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
Higher Education
Human Resources Management
Molecular Genetics
Nursing--General
Psychology--General
Public Administration
Reading Education
Science Education
Secondary Education
Special Education
Student Affairs
Theater
Writing
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Doctoral Programs of Study
Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
Nursing--General
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CAMPUS
LIFE
LOCATION AND SETTING
Marquette Population
21,491
Nearest Metropolitan
Area
Getting Around
Campus Map
Environment
Large town
Campus Size
360 acres
Weather
Temperature
3.3 average low in January, 70.9
average high in September
Rain
164 rainy days per year
Nearest Airport
21 mile(s) from campus in
Marquette
Nearest Bus Station
2 mile(s) from campus in
Marquette
Nearest Train Station
300 mile(s) from campus in
Milwaukee
HOUSING
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, married student
apartments, single student apartments, disabled student
housing
Students in College Housing
75% of freshmen, 40% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
6.0E+001%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Not available
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
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CAMPUS
LIFE
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division II
Mascot
School Colors
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
WOMEN
Sport
Cross-Country Running
MEN
Offered
Scholarships Given
x
Offered
Scholarships Given
x
Football
x
x
Golf
x
x
Ice Hockey
x
x
x
x
Skiing (Cross-Country)
x
x
Soccer
x
x
Track And Field
x
x
Ultimate Frisbee
x
Volleyball
x
x
x
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CAMPUS
LIFE
SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued
Club Sports
Women's Club Sports
crew, ice hockey, rugby, sailing, skiing (downhill), ultimate Frisbee
Men's Club Sports
baseball, crew, lacrosse, rugby, sailing, skiing (downhill), track and field, ultimate Frisbee
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
badminton, basketball, football, ice hockey, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band,
music ensembles, music theatre, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper,
student film society, symphony orchestra, television station
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus
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STUDENTS
STUDENT BODY
Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
8,001
Women
4,354 (54.4%)
Men
3,647 (45.6%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
7,002
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
2.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.5% Asian
2.5% Black/African-American
2.9% Hispanic/Latino
2.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
86.1% White
3.4% Unknown
International Students
1.2% from 39 countries
Average Age
2.2E+001
All Graduate Students
780
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning
72.7%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
24.0%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
44.4%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
51.0%
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Average Starting Salary
Not reported
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
Disciplines Pursued
Not reported
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