Northern Michigan University

10 Interesting Facts about Northern Michigan University

1. Northern Michigan University (NMU) is a public university located in Marquette, Michigan, in the Upper Peninsula (UP) of Michigan.
2. NMU was founded in 1899 as the Northern State Normal School and has since grown into a comprehensive university offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
3. The university is situated on a beautiful campus spanning over 350 acres and offers a blend of modern and historic buildings, surrounded by the natural beauty of Lake Superior and the forests of the UP.
4. NMU is known for its strong academic programs in areas such as business, education, nursing, engineering technology, and the arts and sciences. It offers over 180 degree programs, including bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
5. The university has a student population of around 8,000, with a diverse community representing all 50 states and several countries.
6. NMU is recognized for its excellent outdoor recreational opportunities. The region is known for its picturesque landscapes, offering activities such as hiking, skiing, snowboarding, fishing, and boating.
7. The Wildcats is the athletic nickname for NMU’s sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division II level. The university offers a range of varsity sports, including hockey, football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, and more.
8. NMU is committed to sustainability and has been recognized as a green campus. It has implemented initiatives to reduce energy consumption, increase recycling efforts, and promote environmental awareness among students and staff.
9. The university is home to various research centers and institutes, focusing on areas such as freshwater studies, indigenous education and research, rural health, and more. These centers provide opportunities for students and faculty to engage in meaningful research and community-based projects.
10. NMU has a strong sense of community and offers a vibrant campus life with numerous student organizations, clubs, and events. The university encourages student involvement and provides resources for personal and professional development.

Admissions

Tuition & Fee

Lower Division

Resident Undergraduate:
1-11 credit hours	$491.50 per credit
12-16 credit hours1	$6,287 per semester
over 16 credit hours	$491.50 per credit

Nonresident Undergraduate:
1-11 credit hours	$720.50 per credit
12-16 credit hours1	$9,035 per semester
over 16 credit hours	$720.50 per credit

Annual Resident Undergraduate2
Semester full-time flat-rate (12-16 credits)	$6,324.12 per semester
Yearly full-time flat-rate (24-32 credits)	$12,648.24 per year

Annual Nonresident Undergraduate2
Semester full-time flat-rate (12-16 credits)	$9,072.12 per semester
Yearly full-time flat-rate (24-32 credits)	$18,144.24 per year

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Upper Division

Resident Undergraduate:
1-11 credit hours	$516.50 per credit
12-16 credit hours1	$6,587 per semester
over 16 credit hours	$516.50 per credit

Nonresident Undergraduate:
1-11 credit hours	$756 per credit
12-16 credit hours1	$9,461 per semester
over 16 credit hours	$756 per credit

Annual Resident Undergraduate2
Semester full-time flat-rate (12-16 credits)	$6,624.12 per semester
Yearly full-time flat-rate (24-32 credits)	$13,248.24 per year

Annual Nonresident Undergraduate2
Semester full-time flat-rate (12-16 credits)	$9,498.12 per semester
Yearly full-time flat-rate (24-32 credits)	$18,996.24 per year

Student Activity Fee3
6 or more credits	$37.12 per semester
Student Athletic Event Fee3
Full-time (12 credit hours or more) freshman, new undergraduate, and transfer students.4	$265 one-time fee

All Programs

ACCOUNTING MAJOR

ANTHROPOLOGY MAJOR

APPLIED EXERCISE SCIENCE AND HEALTH MAJOR

APPLIED WORKPLACE LEADERSHIP MAJOR

ART AND DESIGN EDUCATION MAJOR

ART AND DESIGN MAJOR – BACHELOR OF ARTS OR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

ART AND DESIGN MAJOR – BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS

ATHLETIC COACHING EDUCATION MAJOR

BIOCHEMISTRY MAJOR

BIOLOGY MAJOR

BIOLOGY MAJOR – BOTANY CONCENTRATION

BIOLOGY MAJOR – ECOLOGY CONCENTRATION

BIOLOGY MAJOR – GENERAL BIOLOGY CONCENTRATION

BIOLOGY MAJOR – MICROBIOLOGY CONCENTRATION

BIOLOGY MAJOR – PHYSIOLOGY CONCENTRATION

BIOLOGY MAJOR – ZOOLOGY CONCENTRATION

BUSINESS ANALYTICS MAJOR

CHEMISTRY MAJOR (ACS CERTIFIED)

CLINICAL HEALTH SCIENCE MAJOR

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE MAJOR

CLS CONCENTRATION: ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY

CLS CONCENTRATION: CLINICAL SYSTEMS ANALYST

CLS CONCENTRATION: DIAGNOSTIC GENETICS

CLS CONCENTRATION: MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

CLS CONCENTRATION: MICROBIOLOGY

CLS CONCENTRATION: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIST

COMMUNICATION STUDIES MAJOR

COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR

DANCE MAJOR – BACHELOR OF ARTS

EARTH SCIENCE MAJOR

ECONOMICS MAJOR

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY MAJOR

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION – TWO MINORS

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION INTEGRATED SCIENCE MAJOR

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION LANGUAGE ARTS MAJOR

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MATHEMATICS MAJOR

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION SOCIAL STUDIES MAJOR

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION SPECIAL EDUCATION MAJOR

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS

ENGLISH MAJOR

ENTREPRENEURSHIP MAJOR

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MAJOR

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND SUSTAINABILITY MAJOR

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT MAJOR

FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT MAJOR

FORENSIC BIOCHEMISTRY MAJOR

FRENCH MAJOR

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (GIST) MAJOR

GERMAN STUDIES MAJOR

HISTORY MAJOR

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MAJOR

INDIVIDUALLY CREATED PROGRAMS (ICP)/INDIVIDUALIZED STUDIES

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES MAJOR

INFORMATION ASSURANCE/CYBER DEFENSE MAJOR

INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT MAJOR

INTEGRATED SCIENCE MAJOR WITH BIOLOGY MINOR (OPTION I)

INTEGRATED SCIENCE MAJOR WITH CHEMISTRY MINOR (OPTION II)

INTEGRATED SCIENCE MAJOR WITH EARTH SCIENCE MINOR (OPTION III)

INTEGRATED SCIENCE MAJOR WITH PHYSICS MINOR (OPTION IV)

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MAJOR

LOSS PREVENTION MANAGEMENT MAJOR

MANAGEMENT MAJOR – BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE

MANAGEMENT MAJOR – BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

MARKETING MAJOR

MATHEMATICS MAJOR

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY MAJOR

MEDICINAL PLANT CHEMISTRY

MOBILE AND WEB APP DEVELOPMENT

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM MAJOR

MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION MAJOR

MUSIC MAJOR

MUSIC WITH ELECTIVE STUDIES IN AN OUTSIDE FIELD MAJOR

MUSICAL THEATRE MAJOR – BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS

NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES MAJOR

NEUROSCIENCE MAJOR

NURSING MAJOR

OUTDOOR RECREATION LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT MAJOR

PARALEGAL MAJOR

PHILOSOPHY MAJOR

PHYSICS MAJOR

POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR

PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR

PSYCHOLOGY/BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS MAJOR (CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING STUDENTS)

PUBLIC RELATIONS MAJOR

RN TO BACCALAUREATE NURSING MAJOR

SECONDARY EDUCATION BIOLOGY MAJOR

SECONDARY EDUCATION CHEMISTRY MAJOR

SECONDARY EDUCATION EARTH SCIENCE MAJOR (CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING STUDENTS)

SECONDARY EDUCATION ENGLISH MAJOR

SECONDARY EDUCATION FRENCH MAJOR

SECONDARY EDUCATION GEOGRAPHY MAJOR (CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING STUDENTS)

SECONDARY EDUCATION HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJOR

SECONDARY EDUCATION HISTORY MAJOR

SECONDARY EDUCATION INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY MAJOR

SECONDARY EDUCATION INTEGRATED SCIENCE MAJOR

SECONDARY EDUCATION MATHEMATICS MAJOR

SECONDARY EDUCATION MUSIC MAJOR

SECONDARY EDUCATION PHYSICS MAJOR

SECONDARY EDUCATION POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR (CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING STUDENTS)

SECONDARY EDUCATION SOCIAL STUDIES MAJOR

SECONDARY EDUCATION SPANISH MAJOR

SECONDARY EDUCATION SPECIAL EDUCATION MAJOR

SKI AREA BUSINESS MANAGEMENT MAJOR

SOCIAL MEDIA DESIGN MANAGEMENT

SOCIAL WORK MAJOR

SOCIOLOGY MAJOR

SPANISH MAJOR

SPEECH, LANGUAGE AND HEARING SCIENCES MAJOR

SPORTS SCIENCE MAJOR

SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE CREATION MAJOR

THEATRE AND ENTERTAINMENT ARTS MAJOR – BACHELOR OF ARTS

THEATRE TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN MAJOR – BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

5,785 Undergrads

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Part-Time Undergrads

826