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Northern Michigan University was founded in 1899. It is a 4-year public university situated in Marquette, Michigan. The university is set on nearly 350 acres of land. NMU has a population of more than 9,000 students. It is the largest university of the Upper Peninsula. The university has 5 academic divisions:
The athletics teams of the university are called the Wildcats. Old gold and olive green are the official colors of NMU. The university sponsors many sports including golf, hockey, football, basketball, cross country, soccer, track & field and volleyball. Steven Wiig, actor; Mike Santorelli, NHL hockey player; John Lautner, internationally famous modern architect; and Howard Schultz, CEO and Chairman of Starbucks, are the notable alumni of the university.
Northern Michigan University can be found in Marquette, Michigan (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The Post-Master's certificate is the highest degree at Northern Michigan University.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at Northern Michigan University are in art studies, conservation and resource management, and construction trades.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
A tenure system is one way Northern Michigan University works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 9,500 students were enrolled in the school.
A lot of students at Northern Michigan University attend part-time. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Northern Michigan University student athletes compete in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle
Marquette, MI 49855
General Phone: (906) 227-1000
Admissions Phone: (906) 227-2650
Financial Aid Phone: (906) 227-2327
http://www.nmu.edu
Northern Michigan University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 301 | elementary school teaching, English teaching, school counseling, social studies teaching, education of learning disabled, educational supervision, history teaching, adult education, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 238 | creative writing, history, political science, English, social services, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, economics, ... |
| Business And Management | 178 | marketing, MIS, business management, accounting, finance, business, entrepreneurship, small business management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 111 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing administration |
| Science | 89 | physiology, ecology, biology, zoology, chemistry, biochemistry, geology, microbiology, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 83 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration, corrections |
| Medical Support And Technology | 67 | medical lab tech, speech pathology, surgical tech, cytotechnologist, medical lab assistant, clinical lab tech, histologic tech, histotechnologist |
| Family And Social Work | 67 | social work, public administration, family studies, foodservice management, child development, child care management |
| Art Studies | 63 | art studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 52 | psychology, experimental psychology, behavioral sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 50 | construction engineering tech, electronics tech, architectural drafting, industrial tech, HVAC tech, manufacturing tech, computer engineering tech, water quality and recycling tech, ... |
| Mechanics And Repair | 40 | aircraft powerplant tech, autobody repair, HVAC, industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 37 | parks and recreation studies, sports and fitness management, exercise science, athletic trainer, dietitian |
| Media | 35 | public relations, digital communications, communication studies, broadcast journalism, mass communication |
| Construction Trades | 35 | lineworker, property management, carpentry |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 30 | conservation, environmental science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 22 | computer and info science, computer networking, computer programming |
| Hospitality | 19 | hospitality management |
| Office And Administration | 19 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Law | 18 | pre-law |
| Engineering | 18 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 17 | cosmetology |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 10 | drama |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 10 | cinematography, commercial art |
| Medical Adminstration | 10 | medical secretary |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy |
| Architecture And Planning | 2 | urban planning |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 1 | chef training |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Production Trades | 1 | machinist |
| Fine Arts | 0 | crafts and folk art |
| Design | 0 | industrial design, design and applied arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Northern Michigan University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,198 | 95 |
| Master's degree | 156 | 23 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 138 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 137 | 30 |
| Post-master's certificate | 6 | 1 |
In 2005, Northern Michigan University had a total enrollment of 9,500 students (8,558 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 72% |
| Wisconsin | 12% |
| Illinois | 11% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 18 % |
Northern Michigan University offers campus housing for 3,009 of its 8,558 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Marquette, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,001 | 4,154 | 83% | 1,939 | 47% |
| Men | 2,300 | 1,911 | 83% | 927 | 49% |
| Women | 2,701 | 2,243 | 83% | 1,012 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (906) 227-2650
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,858 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,602 |
| Room and board | $ 6,482 |
| Room charge | $ 3,142 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,340 |
| Books and supplies | $ 645 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,667 |
Financial Aid:
Northern Michigan University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 230100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (906) 227-2327
Northern Michigan University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $63,341 | 3 | $65,227 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $63,967 | 4 | $68,518 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 70 | $74,150 | 39 | $66,571 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 53 | $57,410 | 30 | $52,833 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 30 | $46,880 | 26 | $44,593 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $40,456 | 10 | $36,846 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 12 | $51,517 | 10 | $46,410 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 176 | $60,812 | 115 | $53,680 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 127 | 123 | 250 |
| Football | 83 | 0 | 83 |
| Track | 0 | 53 | 53 |
| Basketball | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 60 | 89 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Lineworker
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Industrial Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Geography Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Histologic Technician
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Hydrology and Water Resources Science
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Experimental Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northern Michigan University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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