Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI · Public · 6,556 undergrads (medium, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,697 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $7,185 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $11,051 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $16,324 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,268 |
| All incomes (average) | $14,085 |
Sticker tuition: $14,277 in-state, $19,773 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 28%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 52%
- Freshman retention
- 78%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $47,107
- Median debt at graduation
- $21,474
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business17%
Health & Nursing13%
Biology & Life Sciences8%
Education6%
Environmental Studies5%
Psychology5%
Social Sciences4%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
Criminal Justice4%
Kinesiology & Sports Science4%
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