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Northern Michigan University
Most applicants get into Northern Michigan University — 84% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Northern Michigan University anchors the college town of Marquette, MI, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Construction Management, where graduates median $91,682 four years out. Faculty pay averages $111,672 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 6,556 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 78% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
Northern Michigan University does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 84% who got into Northern Michigan University did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Northern Michigan University received 6,922 applications and admitted 4,842 (70%), with 1,551 enrolling.
How Northern Michigan University compares
| Northern Michigan University | Michigan median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 84% | 79.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $14,277 | $24,944 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $47,107 | $54,739 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Northern Michigan University's median earnings are $47,107 — below the Michigan benchmark of $54,739. Weigh that against the $14,277 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Northern Michigan University prices by residency: $14,277 in-state versus $19,773 out-of-state — a $5,496 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
Northern Michigan University enrolls 6,556 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Northern Michigan University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
52.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 48% don't — ask a Northern Michigan University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Northern Michigan University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Construction Management | $91,682 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $90,337 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $88,881 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $82,326 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,670 |
| Marketing | $68,157 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $67,522 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $63,730 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $62,901 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,390 |
| Behavioral Sciences | $57,325 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $57,165 |
| Social Work | $54,836 |
| Economics | $52,179 |
| Political Science and Government | $50,520 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $50,300 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $50,236 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,202 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $47,875 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,613 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $46,002 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $45,797 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,008 |
| Biology, General | $43,698 |
| Psychology, General | $43,349 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $40,825 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $39,982 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $36,228 |
| History | $34,318 |
Median earnings for these 29 Northern Michigan University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $47,107 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 47 additional Northern Michigan University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Northern Michigan University?
Northern Michigan University doesn't look at test scores; its 84% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Northern Michigan University's acceptance rate?
70% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,842 admitted from 6,922 applicants.
How much does Northern Michigan University cost?
In-state tuition is $14,277; out-of-state students pay $19,773. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Northern Michigan University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $47,107 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Michigan
- Northwood University — 64.5% admitted
- The University of Olivet — 83.3% admitted
- University of Michigan-Flint — 70.5% admitted
- Michigan State University — 84.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.