Northern Michigan University

Common Data Set 2022-23

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.

Median earnings
$47,107
10 yrs after enrollment
Graduation rate
52%
6-year completion
Average net price
$14,085
sticker minus grants
Median debt at grad.
$21,474
federal loans only

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction513fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

8 TABLES
Respondent Information
First Name:Katie
Last Name:Schoonveld
Title:Director of Institutional Reporting
Office:Institutional Effectiveness
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?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://nmu.edu/institutionaleffectiveness/common-data-set
Other
City:Marquette, MI 49855, U.S.A.
Address Information
Name of College/University:Northern Michigan University
Street Address Line 1:1401 Presque Isle Avenue
CityMarquette, MI 49855, U.S.A.
Main Phone Number (Area Code)906
Main Phone Number:227-1000
WWW Home Page Address:www.nmu.edu
Admissions Office
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):906
Admissions Phone Number:227-2650
Admissions Email Address:admissions@nmu.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://nmu/edu/admissions/apply
Institutional Control
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classification
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic Year
Academic year calendar:Semester
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://nmu.edu/seec/#
Degrees Offered
CertificateX
AssociateX
Transfer AssociateX
Terminal AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX

Enrollment And Persistence

5 TABLES
Institutional Enrollment
B1 undergraduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
B1 undergraduate enrollment. Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Full-time first-time first-year degree-seekingNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Full-time other first-year degree-seekingNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Full-time all other degree-seekingNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Full-time total degree-seekingNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Full-time other credit-course undergraduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Full-time total undergraduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time first-time first-year degree-seekingNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time other first-year degree-seekingNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time all other degree-seekingNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time total degree-seekingNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time other credit-course undergraduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time total undergraduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Total undergraduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported6434
B1 graduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
B1 graduate enrollment. Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Full-time first-time degree-seekingNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Full-time all other degree-seekingNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Full-time other credit-course graduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Full-time total graduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time first-time degree-seekingNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time all other degree-seekingNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time other credit-course graduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time total graduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Total graduate studentsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported536
B1 overall enrollment
Institution-wide full-time, part-time, and total enrollment by reported sex or status.
B1 overall enrollment. Institution-wide full-time, part-time, and total enrollment by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Total full-time studentsNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Total part-time studentsNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Grand total all studentsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported6970
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
MeasureFirst-time first-yearDegree-seeking undergraduatesTotal undergraduates
Nonresidents1161Not reported
Hispanic/Latino59254Not reported
Black or African American, non-Hispanic19102Not reported
White, non-Hispanic12185265Not reported
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic1988Not reported
Asian, non-Hispanic748Not reported
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic00Not reported
Two or more races, non-Hispanic60233Not reported
Race and/or ethnicity unknown1463Not reported
Total14076114Not reported
Persistence
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
MeasureNumber awarded
Certificate/diploma83
Associate degrees256
Bachelor's degrees1202
Postbachelor's certificates0
Master's degrees202
Post-master's certificates3
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship0
Doctoral degrees, professional practice11
Doctoral degrees, other0
Graduation Rates
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort268240491999
Did not persist0101
Final cohort268239491998
Completed in less than four years6291208361
Completed in less than five years514376170
Completed in less than six years652233
Total completers119139306564
Six-year graduation rate44.4%58.2%62.3%56.5%
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort3042285061038
Did not persist1023
Final cohort3032285041035
Completed in less than four years7776183336
Completed in less than five years4839101188
Completed in less than six years84820
Total completers133119292544
Six-year graduation rate43.9%52.2%57.9%52.6%
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates
Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates. Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
MeasureCurrent cohortPrevious cohort
Initial cohortNot reportedNot reported
Did not persistNot reportedNot reported
Final cohortNot reportedNot reported
Completed program in less than two yearsNot reportedNot reported
Completed program in less than two years at 150% time15016
Completed program in less than four yearsNot reportedNot reported
Completed program in less than four years at 150% time15018
Transfers outNot reportedNot reported
Transfers to two-year institutionsNot reportedNot reported
Transfers to four-year institutionsNot reportedNot reported
Retention Rates
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
MeasureValue
Entering cohortNot reported
Still enrolled next fallNot reported
Retention rate73.3%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

8 TABLES
Entrance Exams
APX
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
Applications
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknown sexTotal
Applied22323848Not reportedNot reported
Admitted16152667Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled591777Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled full-time591777Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled part-time65Not reportedNot reported
Wait List
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?No
Admissions Requirements
Total academic units19
English4
Mathematics4
Science4
Foreign language2
Social studies4
Basis for Selection
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
MeasureVery importantImportantConsideredNot considered
Rigor of secondary school recordYes
Class rankYes
Academic GPAYes
Standardized test scoresYes
Application essayYes
RecommendationsYes
InterviewYes
Extracurricular activitiesYes
Talent or abilityYes
Character and personal qualitiesYes
First generationYes
Alumni relationYes
Geographical residenceYes
State residencyYes
Religious affiliation or commitmentYes
Volunteer workYes
Work experienceYes
Level of applicant interestYes
First-time, first-year Profile
Percent who had GPA of 4.014.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9918.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7416.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4915.7
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2412.8
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9913
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.497.7
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.991.9
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.40
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:99.5
Admission Policies
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Can on-line application fee be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Does your institution have an application closing date?No
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
Other
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 TABLES
Fall Applicants
D2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Applied475646281149
Admitted31836814700
Enrolled1971836386
Other extracted fields
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
Application for Admission
FallX
WinterX
SummerX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?No
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
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?No
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:CDS-D Page 12 Common Data Set 2022-2023
Transfer Credit Policies
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
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)No
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www.nmu.edu/bulletin/transfer-credit-policy
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:CDS-D Page 13 Common Data Set 2022-2023

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES
Special Study Options
Accelerated programX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Other (specify):X
Required Course Work
English (including composition)X
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX

Student Life

4 TABLES
Percent Participating
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 housing83%
Percent who live off campus or commute17%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
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 housing48%
Percent who live off campus or commute52%
Percent of students age 25 and older9%
Average Age
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
Activities Offered
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
Housing
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Theme housingX

Annual Expenses

6 TABLES
Information
Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator: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
Public Tuition
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
MeasureFirst-yearAll undergraduates
TuitionNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: in-district1179611796
Tuition: in-state1179611796
Tuition: out-of-state1729217292
Tuition: nonresident1729217292
Required fees1117852
Food and housing, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Housing only, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Food only, on-campus meal planNot reportedNot reported
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housingNot reportedNot reported
OtherNot reportedNot reported
All Institutions Expenses
Tuition Policies
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?Yes
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?Yes
Estimated Expenses
G5 estimated expenses
Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
G5 estimated expenses. Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
MeasureResidentsCommuters living at homeCommuters not living at home
Books and supplies750750750
Food onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Housing onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Food and housing totalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation38422401040
Other expenses174017401740
Per-Credit-Hour Charges
In-district:$492
In-state (out-of-district):$492
Out-of-state:$721
NONRESIDENTS:$721

Financial Aid

12 TABLES
Methodology
Federal methodology (FM)X
Need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$9,694,818
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$528,912
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$2,372,886
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$403,132
Total Scholarships/Grants$12,999,748
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$9,883,723
Federal Work-Study$751,275
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$10,634,998
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
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$4,900
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$4,492,822
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$13,841,455
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,915,362
Total Scholarships/Grants$20,254,539
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$21,395,427
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$21,395,427
Parent Loans$6,165,138
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$2,759,220
Students Awarded Aid
H2 students awarded aid
Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
H2 students awarded aid. Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Degree-seeking undergraduates14755756555
Applied for need-based aid13064556315
Determined to have financial need9253520256
Awarded any aid9113459217
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid6212386153
Awarded need-based self-help aid5882476141
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid825242576
Need fully met18051418
Average percentage of need met63.959.745.5
Average financial aid package12348115255786
Average need-based scholarship or grant512551613038
Average need-based self-help award374845453873
Average need-based loan300738333404
Graduating Cohort
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.786
Source Type Loan
H5 student loans
Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
H5 student loans. Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
MeasureNumber in classPercent of classAverage per borrower
Any loan program54869.7032014
Federal loan programs54068.7022417
Institutional loan programs00.000
State loan programs00.000
Private student loans17121.8031802
Aid to Nonresidents
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:39
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$3,779
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$147,393
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSAX
Financial Aid Deadlines
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
Financial Aid Notification
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
If yes, starting date (Month):12
If yes, starting date (Day):15
Aid Available
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
Institutional Aid
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

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

3 TABLES
Instructional Faculty
I1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
MeasureFull-timePart-timeTotal
Total instructional faculty291134425
Members of minority groups37441
Females13278210
Males15956215
Nonresidents18119
Doctorate or other terminal degree19219211
Master's, but not terminal master's7766143
Bachelor's degree173148
Unknown or other highest degree51823
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs13518
Student to Faculty Ratio
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio18
based on ____ students6,202
and ____ faculty347
Undergraduate Class Size
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
MeasureClass sectionsClass subsections
2-9 students128Not reported
10-19 students128Not reported
20-29 students262Not reported
30-39 students261Not reported
40-49 students135Not reported
50-99 students29Not reported
100+ students43Not reported
Total13Not reported

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

3 TABLES
Diploma/Certificates
Associate
J degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
MeasureCertificate/diplomaAssociateBachelor's
AgricultureNot reported7.03%7.03%
Natural resources and conservationNot reportedNot reported6.41%
ArchitectureNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Area, ethnic, and gender studiesNot reportedNot reported0.33%
Communication/journalismNot reportedNot reported3.08%
Communication technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Computer and information sciencesNot reportedNot reported2.00%
Personal and culinary services6.02%Not reported6.02%
EducationNot reportedNot reported6.74%
EngineeringNot reportedNot reported0.08%
Engineering technologies3.13%3.13%2.58%
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguisticsNot reportedNot reported0.08%
Family and consumer sciencesNot reportedNot reported0.08%
Law/legal studies0.39%0.39%0.25%
EnglishNot reportedNot reported2.41%
Liberal arts/general studiesNot reported40.23%40.23%
Library scienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Biological/life sciencesNot reportedNot reported10.40%
Mathematics and statisticsNot reportedNot reported0.42%
Military science and military technologiesNot reported1.56%0.92%
Interdisciplinary studiesNot reportedNot reported0.58%
Parks and recreationNot reportedNot reported5.66%
Philosophy and religious studiesNot reportedNot reported0.08%
Theology and religious vocationsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Physical sciencesNot reportedNot reported1.75%
Science technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
PsychologyNot reportedNot reported5.41%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services5.47%5.47%4.49%
Public administration and social servicesNot reportedNot reported1.75%
Social sciences7.23%Not reported3.91%
Construction trades28.92%1.95%1.95%
Mechanic and repair technologies10.84%5.86%5.86%
Precision production20.48%Not reported3.13%
Transportation and materials movingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Visual and performing arts4.30%4.30%6.49%
Health professions and related programs16.87%18.75%18.05%
Business/marketing9.64%8.20%15.06%
HistoryNot reportedNot reported1.08%
OtherNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Total100.00%100.00%100.00%
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