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$14,277
per year
In-State Tuition
71%
Acceptance Rate
52%
Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
Northern Michigan University is a public four-year institution in Marquette, MI. Programs offered include General Studies, Nursing, Biology, Psychology and Criminal Justice.
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Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Business & Finance
Major: Accounting & Finance
Law & Criminal Justice
Trades & Skilled Labor
Science & Research
Arts & Communications
Hospitality & Culinary
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Real Estate & Construction
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
14
Sports
8
Men’s teams
12
Women’s teams
Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Ice Hockey
Individual Sports(4)
Golf
Track and Field (Indoor)
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Aquatic Sports(1)
Swimming and Diving
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
Other Sports(2)
Skiing
Other Sports
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
NMU automatically awards GPA-based Wildcat Merit scholarships ($2,500-$5,000/yr in-state; $6,100-$9,600/yr with the Bridge Award out of state), plus test-score and competition awards.
For students entering Fall 2027
Wildcat Merit Scholarship (Michigan resident, 4.0+ GPA)
Automatic$5,000 per year
Renewable: 3.00 cumulative NMU GPA; full-time; up to 8 consecutive semesters
Automatic on admission; no extra application
NMU uses the higher of the weighted and unweighted cumulative GPA on the transcript. Not for Global Campus online or international students.
Wildcat Merit Scholarship (Michigan resident, 3.9-3.99 GPA)
Automatic$4,500 per year
Renewable: 3.00 cumulative NMU GPA; full-time; up to 8 consecutive semesters
Automatic on admission; no extra application
GPA band 3.9-3.99; you receive only the award for your band. NMU uses the higher of the weighted and unweighted cumulative GPA on the transcript. Not for Global Campus online or international students.
Wildcat Merit Scholarship (Michigan resident, 3.75-3.89 GPA)
Automatic$3,500 per year
Renewable: 3.00 cumulative NMU GPA; full-time; up to 8 consecutive semesters
Automatic on admission; no extra application
GPA band 3.75-3.89; you receive only the award for your band. NMU uses the higher of the weighted and unweighted cumulative GPA on the transcript. Not for Global Campus online or international students.
Wildcat Merit Scholarship (Michigan resident, 3.5-3.74 GPA)
Automatic$3,000 per year
Renewable: 3.00 cumulative NMU GPA; full-time; up to 8 consecutive semesters
Automatic on admission; no extra application
GPA band 3.5-3.74; you receive only the award for your band. NMU uses the higher of the weighted and unweighted cumulative GPA on the transcript. Not for Global Campus online or international students.
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Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 27, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$7,697
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$47,107
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,474
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
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Marquette County
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