Northern Michigan University
Common Data Set 2020-21
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Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$47,107
10 yrs after enrollment
52%
6-year completion
$14,085
sticker minus grants
$21,474
federal loans only
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General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Katie
Last Name:Schoonveld
Title:Associate Director of Institutional Research
Office:Institutional Research, Planning & Assessment
Address Line 1:1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Phone:906-227-2675
Email Address:kschoonv@nmu.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?No
City:Marquette, MI 49855, U.S.A.
Name of College/University:Northern Michigan University
Street Address Line 1:1401 Presque Isle Avenue
CityMarquette, MI 49855, U.S.A.
Main Phone Number:227-1000
WWW Home Page Address:www.nmu.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):906
Admissions Phone Number:227-2650
Admissions Email Address:admissions@nmu.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
CertificateX
AssociateX
Transfer AssociateX
Terminal AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
4 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESAPX
CLEPX
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Total academic units19
English4
Mathematics4
Science4
Foreign language2
Social studies4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8003.6
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69924.2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59941.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49928.0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3992.7
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990.1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-8002.7
SAT Math: 600-69916.3
SAT Math: 500-59946.1
SAT Math: 400-49928.3
SAT Math: 300-3996.6
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16002.2
SAT Composite: 1200-139919.2
SAT Composite: 1000-119943.1
SAT Composite: 800-99931.8
SAT Composite: 600-7993.6
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-360
ACT Composite: 24-290
ACT Composite: 18-2346.7
ACT Composite: 12-1741.7
ACT Composite: 6-1110.9
ACT Composite: Below 60.7
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.012.0
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9917.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7417.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4915.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2411.8
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9916.6
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.498.3
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.991.8
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.34
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 Year
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)No
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESDoes your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
FallX
SummerX
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:None
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:Transfer students must be eligible to return to last institution attended.
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:16
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www.nmu.edu/bulletin/transfer-credit-policy?&SessionID=219292
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:Military training records can be reviewed by various departments for award of direct credit to both general education and major/minor required courses.
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Other (specify):X
English (including composition)X
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Describe:W orld Cultures
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)25%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing81%
Percent who live off campus or commute19%
Percent of students age 25 and older1%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)25%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing43%
Percent who live off campus or commute57%
Percent of students age 25 and older11%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)21
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Theme housingX
Annual Expenses
7 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:[https://nmu.edu/financialaid/CostCalculator](https://nmu.edu/financialaid/CostCalculator)
If your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X
Minimum16
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
In-district:$454
In-state (out-of-district):$454
Out-of-state:$683
Financial Aid
14 TABLESAcademic Year2020-2021 estimated
Federal methodology (FM)X
Federal$10,846,154
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$387,615
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$2,972,842
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$280,649
Total Scholarships/Grants$14,487,260
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$12,341,056
Federal Work-Study$1,022,448
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$13,363,504
Parent Loans$0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$0
Federal$63,114
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$5,340,324
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$11,779,977
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,644,288
Total Scholarships/Grants$18,827,703
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$24,147,265
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$24,147,265
Parent Loans$6,502,370
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$2,399,551
Athletic Awards$4,078,909
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.753
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
FAFSAX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month3
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day1
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
If yes, starting date (Month):12
If yes, starting date (Day):15
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
AthleticsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:n/a Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio20