Northern Michigan University
2024-25
The 2024-25 Common Data Set for Northern Michigan University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. File date from the school's HTTP Last-Modified header: Mar 12, 2025. Subscribe via RSS.
In its 2024-25 report, Northern Michigan University says 11,399 first-year students applied and 9,695 were admitted, an acceptance rate of 85%. 1,533 admitted students enrolled (16% yield).
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants12,204reported count
Admits10,25484%
Class seats1,56015% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 12,204 | 10,254 | 84% | 1,560 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 15%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
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.
SCORECARD
$47,107
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
52%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$14,085
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$21,474
federal loans only
FSA
13%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
535 of ~535numbers from this report.
General Information
8 TABLESName:Katie
Title:Schoonveld
Office:Director of Institutional Reporting
Mailing Address:Institutional Effectiveness
City/State/Zip/Country:1401 Presque Isle Avenue
E-mail Address:Marquette/ MI/ 49855/ US
Phone:906-227-2675
Email Address:kschoonv@nmu.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
Name of College/University:Northern Michigan University
Mailing Address:1401 Presque Isle Avenue
City/State/Zip/Country:Marquette/ MI/ 49855/ US
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number:906
Admissions Office Mailing Address:227-1000
Admissions E-mail Address:www.nmu.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):906
Admissions Phone Number:227-2650
Admissions Email Address:admissions@nmu.edu
PublicPublic
Coeducational collegeCoeducational college
SemesterSemester
CertificateX
AssociateX
Transfer AssociateX
Terminal AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/pdf/Reporting\_Study\_Ab
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESB1 undergraduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 573 | 910 | 50 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time other first-year degree-seeking | 42 | 49 | 7 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 1638 | 2356 | 103 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time total degree-seeking | 2253 | 3315 | 160 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course undergraduates | 10 | 22 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time total undergraduates | 2263 | 3337 | 160 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 14 | 12 | 1 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other first-year degree-seeking | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 199 | 321 | 12 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time total degree-seeking | 219 | 339 | 13 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course undergraduates | 118 | 235 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time total undergraduates | 337 | 574 | 13 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total undergraduates | 2600 | 3911 | 173 | 0 | 6684 |
B1 graduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time degree-seeking | 26 | 60 | 4 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 47 | 131 | 7 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course graduates | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time total graduates | 73 | 192 | 11 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time degree-seeking | 15 | 76 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 71 | 225 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course graduates | 17 | 45 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time total graduates | 103 | 346 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total graduate students | 176 | 538 | 11 | 0 | 725 |
B1 overall enrollment
Institution-wide total enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand total all students | 7409 | 4449 | 184 | 0 | 7409 |
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 18 | 63 | Not reported |
| Hispanic/Latino | 82 | 288 | Not reported |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 45 | 118 | Not reported |
| White, non-Hispanic | 1268 | 5339 | Not reported |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 29 | 112 | Not reported |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 4 | 29 | Not reported |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 88 | 267 | Not reported |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 26 | 83 | Not reported |
| Total | 1560 | 6299 | 0 |
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 353 | 317 | 578 | 1248 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Final cohort | 353 | 317 | 577 | 1247 |
| Completed in less than four years | 84 | 108 | 242 | 434 |
| Completed in less than five years | 51 | 51 | 95 | 197 |
| Completed in less than six years | 7 | 11 | 9 | 27 |
| Total completers | 142 | 170 | 346 | 658 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 40% | 54% | 60% | 53% |
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 305 | 265 | 463 | 1033 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Final cohort | 305 | 265 | 462 | 1032 |
| Completed in less than four years | 70 | 94 | 177 | 341 |
| Completed in less than five years | 39 | 53 | 77 | 169 |
| Completed in less than six years | 11 | 9 | 22 | 42 |
| Total completers | 120 | 156 | 276 | 552 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 39% | 59% | 60% | 53% |
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Entering cohort | Not reported |
| Still enrolled next fall | Not reported |
| Retention rate | 78.0% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESEntrance 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
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown gender | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 4244 | 7781 | 179 | 0 | 12,204 |
| Admitted | 3533 | 6595 | 126 | 0 | 10,254 |
| Enrolled full-time | 573 | 910 | 50 | 0 | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | 14 | 12 | 1 | 0 | Not reported |
| Enrolled total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 1,560 |
Total academic units19
English4
Mathematics4
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | — | — | — | Yes |
| Class rank | — | — | — | Yes |
| Academic GPA | Yes | — | — | — |
| Standardized test scores | — | — | — | Yes |
| Application essay | — | — | — | Yes |
| Recommendations | — | — | — | Yes |
| Interview | — | — | — | Yes |
| Extracurricular activities | — | — | — | Yes |
| Talent or ability | — | — | — | Yes |
| Character and personal qualities | — | — | — | Yes |
| First generation | — | — | — | Yes |
| Alumni relation | — | — | — | Yes |
| Geographical residence | — | — | — | Yes |
| State residency | — | — | — | Yes |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Volunteer work | — | — | — | Yes |
| Work experience | — | — | — | Yes |
| Level of applicant interest | — | — | — | Yes |
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total0
SAT Math: Total0
SAT Composite: Total0
ACT Composite: Total0
Total0
Total0
Percent who had GPA of 4.010.5
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9920.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7417
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4913.5
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2410.7
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9916.5
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.499.3
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.992.2
Percent who had GPA below 1.00.1
Total100
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Amount of housing deposit:250
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?Yes
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
Transfer Admission
2 TABLESHigh 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
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:##
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:No Limit No Limit https://catalog.nmu.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=226 X If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: - E1 Special study options: Identify those programs available at your institution. Refer to the glossary for definitions. - [x] X Accelerated program - [ ] Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities - [ ] Cross-registration - [x] X Distance learning - [x] X Double major - [ ] X Dual enrollment - [x] X English as a Second Language (ESL) - [ ] Exchange student program (domestic) - [ ] External degree program - [ ] X Honors Program - [x] X Independent study - [x] X Internships - [ ] Liberal arts/career combination - [ ] X Student-designed major - [x] X Study abroad - [x] X Teacher certification program - [ ] X Undergraduate Research - [ ] Weekend college - [ ] Other (specify): - E2 Has been removed from the CDS. - E3 Areas in which all or most students are required to complete some course work prior to graduation: - [ ] Arts/fine arts - [ ] Computer literacy - [x] X English (including composition) - [ ] Foreign languages - [ ] History - [ ] Physical Education - [x] X Humanities - [ ] Intensive writing - [x] X Mathematics - [ ] Philosophy - [x] X Sciences (biological or physical) - [x] X Social science - [ ] Other (describe): ##
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
Undergraduate ResearchX
English (including composition)X
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)26%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing84%
Percent who live off campus or commute16%
Percent of students age 25 and older1%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)24%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing50%
Percent who live off campus or commute50%
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 students20
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 dormsX
Men's dormsX
Women's dormsX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Theme housingX
Annual Expenses
4 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://nmu.edu/financialaid/CostCalculator
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-district | 13044 | 13044 |
| Tuition: in-state | 13044 | 13044 |
| Tuition: out-of-state | 18540 | 18540 |
| Tuition: nonresident | 18540 | 18540 |
| Required fees | 1233 | 948 |
| Food and housing, on-campus | 13136 | 13136 |
| Housing only, on-campus | 6896 | 6896 |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | 6240 | 6240 |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
G5 estimated expenses
Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
| Measure | Residents | Commuters living at home | Commuters not living at home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books and supplies | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| Food only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food and housing total | Not reported | Not reported | 11292 |
| Transportation | 230 | 2100 | 572 |
| Other expenses | 1948 | 1948 | 1948 |
Financial Aid
12 TABLESH2A non-need-based aid
Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional non-need grant recipients | 325 | 829 | 11 |
| Average institutional non-need grant | 4784 | 4877 | 855 |
| Athletic grant recipients | 17 | 67 | 0 |
| Average athletic grant | 9118 | 9104 | 0 |
2023-2024 FinalX
Both FM and IM10056825
Federal$3,444,290
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$1,712,649
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$287,891
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$15,501,655
Total Scholarships/Grants$8,315,774
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$999,693
Federal Work-Study$0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$9,315,467
Total Self-Help$0
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$12,894
Federal$6,193,420
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$16,642,482
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$3,706,623
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$26,555,419
Total Scholarships/Grants$22,362,516
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$22,362,516
Total Self-Help$6,842,420
Parent Loans$3,264,920
Tuition Waivers
Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$4,497,333
H2 students awarded aid
Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree-seeking undergraduates | 1531 | 5578 | 592 |
| Applied for need-based aid | 1384 | 4441 | 258 |
| Determined to have financial need | 997 | 3265 | 211 |
| Awarded any aid | 988 | 3215 | 189 |
| Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid | 831 | 2278 | 142 |
| Awarded need-based self-help aid | 546 | 2124 | 117 |
| Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid | 883 | 2482 | 82 |
| Need fully met | 291 | 639 | 16 |
| Average percentage of need met | 79.2 | 67.4 | 51.3 |
| Average financial aid package | 16773 | 13936 | 6051 |
| Average need-based scholarship or grant | 7856 | 6527 | 3338 |
| Average need-based self-help award | 3291 | 4144 | 3898 |
| Average need-based loan | 2828 | 3680 | 3765 |
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.777
Other (specify):X
Specify:##
FAFSAX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:03
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)01
If yes, starting date (Month):12
If yes, starting date (Day):15
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct PLUS LoansX
Federal SEOGX
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:NMU introduced the NMU Tuition Advantage program recently. Students who are eligible for a federal Pell Grant and the Michigan Achievement Scholarship will have the remainder of their tuition covered after other federal, state, institutional funding, and external tuition-specific funding is utilized. This is not available to our Global Campus students. ##
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
2 TABLESI1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
| Measure | Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total instructional faculty | 315 | 136 | 451 |
| Members of minority groups | 39 | 7 | 46 |
| Females | 152 | 72 | 224 |
| Males | 163 | 56 | 219 |
| Nonresidents | 21 | 3 | 24 |
| Doctorate or other terminal degree | 202 | 22 | 224 |
| Master's, but not terminal master's | 83 | 46 | 129 |
| Bachelor's degree | 22 | 22 | 45 |
| Unknown or other highest degree | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Stand-alone graduate/professional programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 117 | Not reported |
| 10-19 students | 117 | Not reported |
| 20-29 students | 286 | Not reported |
| 30-39 students | 270 | Not reported |
| 40-49 students | 141 | Not reported |
| 50-99 students | 35 | Not reported |
| 100+ students | 46 | Not reported |
| Total | 9 | Not reported |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLESJ degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 4.95% | 10.20% | 1.04% |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | 7.03% |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | 0.99% | Not reported | 0.61% |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | 2.43% |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 1.99% |
| Personal and culinary services | 24.75% | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | 0.99% | Not reported | 9.97% |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | 0.09% |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | 5.31% | 1.56% |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 0.43% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.61% |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 1.99% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | 40.00% | Not reported |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 10.23% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 0.69% |
| Military science and military technologies | 0.99% | 1.22% | 1.65% |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.52% |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | 5.55% |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.09% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 2.08% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 5.20% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | 2.86% | 4.77% |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | 2.60% |
| Social sciences | 5.94% | Not reported | 5.46% |
| Construction trades | 34.65% | 2.86% | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | 7.92% | 3.27% | Not reported |
| Precision production | 12.87% | 7.76% | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | 4.08% | 5.12% |
| Health professions and related programs | 1.98% | 12.24% | 14.31% |
| Business/marketing | 3.96% | 10.20% | 13.27% |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 0.69% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
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How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reportedNo Early Action reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants11,399reported count
Admits9,69585%
Class seats1,53316% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 11,399 | 9,695 | 85% | 1,533 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 16%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
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.
SCORECARD
$47,107
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
52%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$14,085
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$21,474
federal loans only
FSA
13%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
476 of ~476numbers from this report.
General Information
7 TABLESName:Katie
Title:Schoonveld
Office:Director of Institutional Reporting
Mailing Address:Institutional Effectiveness
E-mail Address:Marquette
Country:USA
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
Name of College/University:Northern Michigan University
Admissions Phone Number:USA
Admissions Office Mailing Address:227-1000
Admissions E-mail Address:www.nmu.edu
Admissions Phone Number:227-2650
Admissions Email Address:admissions@nmu.edu
PublicPublic
Coeducational collegeCoeducational college
SemesterSemester
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 TABLESB1 undergraduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 549 | 963 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other first-year degree-seeking | 32 | 31 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 1554 | 2532 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total degree-seeking | 2135 | 3526 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course undergraduates | 16 | 19 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total undergraduates | 2151 | 3545 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 13 | 8 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other first-year degree-seeking | 3 | 7 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 191 | 283 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total degree-seeking | 207 | 298 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course undergraduates | 120 | 329 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total undergraduates | 327 | 627 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total undergraduates | 2478 | 4172 | 0 | Not reported | 6650 |
B1 graduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time degree-seeking | 31 | 73 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 55 | 103 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course graduates | 1 | 3 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total graduates | 87 | 179 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time degree-seeking | 12 | 34 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 77 | 283 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course graduates | 15 | 49 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total graduates | 104 | 366 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total graduate students | 191 | 545 | 0 | Not reported | 736 |
B1 overall enrollment
Institution-wide total enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand total all students | 7386 | 4717 | 0 | Not reported | 7386 |
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 14 | 62 | Not reported |
| Hispanic/Latino | 79 | 285 | Not reported |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 35 | 125 | Not reported |
| White, non-Hispanic | 1273 | 5210 | Not reported |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 21 | 91 | Not reported |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 12 | 33 | Not reported |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 0 | 1 | Not reported |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 66 | 268 | Not reported |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 33 | 91 | Not reported |
| Total | 1533 | 6166 | Not reported |
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 317 | 277 | 604 | 1198 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Final cohort | 317 | 276 | 603 | 1196 |
| Completed in less than four years | 70 | 104 | 274 | 448 |
| Completed in less than five years | 43 | 47 | 75 | 165 |
| Completed in less than six years | 14 | 7 | 21 | 42 |
| Total completers | 127 | 158 | 370 | 655 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 40% | 57% | 61% | 55% |
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 353 | 317 | 578 | 1248 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Final cohort | 353 | 317 | 577 | 1247 |
| Completed in less than four years | 84 | 108 | 242 | 434 |
| Completed in less than five years | 51 | 51 | 95 | 197 |
| Completed in less than six years | 7 | 11 | 9 | 27 |
| Total completers | 142 | 170 | 346 | 658 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 40% | 54% | 60% | 53% |
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates
Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
| Measure | Current cohort | Previous cohort |
|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | Not reported | Not reported |
| Did not persist | Not reported | Not reported |
| Final cohort | 0 | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than two years | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than two years at 150% time | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years at 150% time | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers out | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to two-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to four-year institutions | 21 | Not reported |
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Entering cohort | Not reported |
| Still enrolled next fall | Not reported |
| Retention rate | 75.6% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
5 TABLESEntrance Exams
APX
CLEPX
Institutional ExamX
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown gender | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 3939 | 7455 | Not reported | 5 | 11,399 |
| Admitted | 3301 | 6389 | Not reported | 5 | 9,695 |
| Enrolled full-time | 562 | 971 | Not reported | 0 | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | 13 | 8 | Not reported | 0 | Not reported |
| Enrolled total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 1,533 |
In-state first-time, first-year who applied7,779
In-state first-time, first-year who were admitted6,888
In-state first-time, first-year who enrolled1,113
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who applied3,378
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who were admitted2,774
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who enrolled405
Nonresident first-time, first-year who applied226
Nonresident first-time, first-year who were admitted32
Nonresident first-time, first-year who enrolled14
Unknown-residency first-time, first-year who applied16
Unknown-residency first-time, first-year who were admitted1
Unknown-residency first-time, first-year who enrolled1
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | — | — | — | Yes |
| Class rank | — | — | — | Yes |
| Academic GPA | Yes | — | — | — |
| Standardized test scores | — | — | — | Yes |
| Application essay | — | — | — | Yes |
| Recommendations | — | — | — | Yes |
| Interview | — | — | — | Yes |
| Extracurricular activities | — | — | — | Yes |
| Talent or ability | — | — | — | Yes |
| Character and personal qualities | — | — | — | Yes |
| First generation | — | — | — | Yes |
| Alumni relation | — | — | — | Yes |
| Geographical residence | — | — | — | Yes |
| State residency | — | — | — | Yes |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | — | — | — | Yes |
| Volunteer work | — | — | — | Yes |
| Work experience | — | — | — | Yes |
| Level of applicant interest | — | — | — | Yes |
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total0
SAT Math: Total0
SAT Composite: Total0
ACT Composite: Total0
Total0
Total0
Percent who had GPA of 4.012.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9920.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7416.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4912.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2411.7
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9914.6
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.499.3
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.992.4
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:99.4
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
Amount of housing deposit:250
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?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
Transfer Admission
2 TABLESHigh 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
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: C- Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 90 Credit(s) Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred - [ ] No Limit Number Unit Type - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: 16 Semester Number Unit Type - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 30 Semester - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: https://catalog.nmu.edu/content.php?catoid=9&navoid=750 ##
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://catalog.nmu.edu/content.php?catoid=9&navoid=750
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:No Limit Yes If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: https://catalog.nmu.edu/content.php?catoid=9&navoid=750 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) American Council on Education (ACE) No Limit ##
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
Undergraduate ResearchX
English (including composition)X
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)27%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing83%
Percent who live off campus or commute17%
Percent of students age 25 and older1%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)24%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing51%
Percent who live off campus or commute49%
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
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Theme housingX
Annual Expenses
4 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://nmu.edu/financialaid/CostCalculator
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-district | 13704 | 13704 |
| Tuition: in-state | 13704 | 13704 |
| Tuition: out-of-state | 19200 | 19200 |
| Tuition: nonresident | 19200 | 19200 |
| Required fees | 1308 | 998 |
| Food and housing, on-campus | 13680 | 13680 |
| Housing only, on-campus | 7150 | 7150 |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | 6530 | 6530 |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
G5 estimated expenses
Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
| Measure | Residents | Commuters living at home | Commuters not living at home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books and supplies | 530 | 530 | 530 |
| Food only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food and housing total | Not reported | Not reported | 12264 |
| Transportation | 528 | 3006 | 696 |
| Other expenses | 2200 | 2200 | 2200 |
Financial Aid
12 TABLESH2A non-need-based aid
Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional non-need grant recipients | 341 | 936 | 7 |
| Average institutional non-need grant | 5158 | 5164 | 763 |
| Athletic grant recipients | 26 | 82 | 0 |
| Average athletic grant | 10346 | 9172 | 0 |
2024-20252025-2026 estimated
2023-2024 FinalX
Both FM and IM13454215
Federal$7,501,040
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$1,864,828
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$317,191
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$23,137,274
Total Scholarships/Grants$7,430,732
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$958,970
Federal Work-Study$0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$8,389,702
Total Self-Help$0
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$5,784
Federal$7,628,133
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$15,273,431
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$4,437,786
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$27,345,134
Total Scholarships/Grants$21,380,429
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$21,380,429
Total Self-Help$6,110,152
Parent Loans$3,548,899
Tuition Waivers
Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$4,879,888
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.851
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Other (specify):X
Specify:##
FAFSAX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:03
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)01
If yes, starting date (Month):12
If yes, starting date (Day):15
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct PLUS LoansX
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:NMU introduced the NMU Tuition Advantage program in the 2023-2024 academic year. Students who are eligible for a federal Pell Grant and the Michigan Achievement Scholarship will have the remainder of their tuition covered after other federal, state, institutional funding, and external tuition-specific funding is utilized. This is not available to our Global Campus students. ##
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
2 TABLESI1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
| Measure | Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total instructional faculty | 320 | 145 | 465 |
| Members of minority groups | 44 | 7 | 51 |
| Females | 155 | 78 | 233 |
| Males | 165 | 57 | 222 |
| Nonresidents | 20 | 2 | 22 |
| Doctorate or other terminal degree | 187 | 18 | 205 |
| Master's, but not terminal master's | 79 | 53 | 132 |
| Bachelor's degree | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Unknown or other highest degree | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Stand-alone graduate/professional programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 132 | Not reported |
| 10-19 students | 132 | Not reported |
| 20-29 students | 290 | Not reported |
| 30-39 students | 285 | Not reported |
| 40-49 students | 141 | Not reported |
| 50-99 students | 28 | Not reported |
| 100+ students | 38 | Not reported |
| Total | 9 | Not reported |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLESJ degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 2.86% | 4.11% | 0.87% |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | 6.77% |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.39% |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | 4.25% |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 1.81% |
| Personal and culinary services | 35.24% | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | 7.32% |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | 5.14% | 2.28% |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 0.31% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | 0.34% | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.08% |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 1.49% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | 41.10% | 0.08% |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 10.62% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 0.39% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | 0.34% | 1.34% |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.94% |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | 5.11% |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.08% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 2.28% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 5.98% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | 10.48% | 5.82% | 3.30% |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | 2.28% |
| Social sciences | 12.38% | Not reported | 4.56% |
| Construction trades | 17.14% | 2.05% | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | 8.57% | 2.05% | Not reported |
| Precision production | Not reported | 5.82% | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | 10.48% | Not reported | Not reported |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | 5.14% | 4.41% |
| Health professions and related programs | 2.86% | 16.10% | 12.67% |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | 11.99% | 19.35% |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 1.02% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
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