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Northern Michigan University

1401 Presque Isle, Marquette, MI 49855

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A hayride passes through the heart of NMU's campus. Cohodas Hall can be seen in the background.
A hayride passes through the heart of NMU's campus. Cohodas Hall can be seen in the background.
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NMU Snow Day!!!
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Northern Michigan University School Description

Northern Michigan University, located in Michigan's unique Upper Peninsula, is a dynamic four-year, public, coeducational university which offers 180 degree programs to nearly 9,400 undergraduate and graduate students.

Known for providing outstanding personal attention, more than 80 percent of NMU's 300-plus faculty members have doctorates or the highest degree in their fields, and a hallmark of the NMU experience is that full-time faculty members teach at all levels - freshmen through graduate courses. Northern is also one of three universities in the state of Michigan to serve a community college role for its region.

Northern Michigan University, by providing quality academic programs, strong student support, and extensive regional service for its stakeholders in the upper Midwest, challenges its students, faculty, staff, and alumni to strive for excellence, both inside and outside the classroom, and to become outstanding citizens and leaders.

NMU is one of the largest notebook computer campuses in the United States with all full-time students receiving either a ThinkPad or iBook as part of tuition. The university has national and international awards for its innovative work in the area of technology in higher education.

Marquette, a city of 20,000 residents found along the southern shore of Lake Superior, is Northern's home community. The 360-acre NMU campus is known for its safe, clean, friendly and natural environment. It features 52 facilities, including the newly constructed Seaborg Science Complex, a state-of-the-art venue with more than two dozen laboratories, and the newly renovated Thomas Fine Arts and Art and Design buildings. Northern's campus also houses a university theater, an award-winning library, a university center, two art galleries, and a three-structure sports and recreation complex of which one is the Superior Dome, the world's largest wooden dome.

The campus’s main quad, or academic mall as it is called at NMU, consists of the Learning Resources Center and Olson Library, Jamrich Hall, the Seaborg Science Complex and the Hedgcock Student Service Center. The arts plaza is right down the sidewalk from Jamrich and includes Forest Roberts Theatre, Thomas Fine Arts and McClintock buildings. The other main academic facilities are Whitman Hall and the Jacobetti Center.

The majority of classes are held in Jamrich, New Science, West Science, Thomas Fine Arts, Forest Roberts Theatre and McClintock.

There are 10 residential areas on the campus. The campus also features several high-end specialty computer labs, a speech and hearing clinic, two art galleries, two on-campus radio stations, a public TV station, a university center with a bookstore, and one of the premier sports complexes of the Midwest, which includes the Superior Dome – the largest wooden dome in the world.

One aspect of the NMU campus that students say they enjoy is that everything is within easy walking distance.

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Northern Michigan University

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Northern Michigan University is a 4 year college public university established in 1899 located in Marquette, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. With a population of nearly 9,400 undergraduate and graduate students, Northern Michigan University is the Upper Peninsula's largest university.

History

Northern Michigan University, NMU for short, was established in 1899 by the Michigan Legislature as a new school to provide teacher preparation programs in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. When it opened its doors in 1899, Northern enrolled thirty-two students who were taught by six faculty members on a campus.

In 1963, Northern was designated as a comprehensive university serving the diverse educational needs of Upper Michigan. Accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs are offered by the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Professional Studies.

Graduate education was inaugurated in 1928 when courses at the master’s degree level were offered in cooperation with the University of Michigan. In 1960, Northern established its own graduate program.

Academic profile

NMU has five academic divisions:

  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • Walker L. Cisler College of Business, named for philanthopist Walker Lee Cisler.
  • College of Graduate Studies
  • College of Professional Studies: • School of Education • School of Nursing • School of Technology and Applied Sciences
  • School of Art and Design (as of 07-08 School Year)

Within these five academic divisions 180 undergraduate and graduate degree programs are offered.

Placement Data

  • The percentage of alumni continuing their education immediately after graduation: 19.3%
  • The percent of alumni employed/continuing education within six months of graduation: 81.1%

Facilities

Instructional Spaces

In the ten buildings where classes are held, there are at least 210 instructional spaces, each having a Wi-Fi signal strong enough to accommodate not only the instructor(s) but every student. 112 of these rooms seat at least 30 students. There are 63 general use classrooms which can be scheduled for multiple disciplines. All but 4 general-purpose rooms are smart classrooms fitted with technology for projecting images and sound from one’s laptop computer. There are 14 tiered classrooms, 10 of which are considered lecture halls with a seat-count of at least 90. The largest lecture hall, Jamrich 102, seats 501. There are 58 labs covering the gamut of arts and sciences. There are 28 departmental classrooms, 16 of which are “smart”. There are 3 distance learning facilities, the largest of which is Mead Auditorium which seats 100.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Wolves

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
8,618
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
97%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$10,645
Students Receiving Aid:
90%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$30
Selectivity:
Selective
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Northern Michigan University Degree Programs

Associates Degree Programs

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Bachelors Degree Programs

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Masters Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Northern Michigan University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 97%
Part-Time 3%
Men vs. Women
Women 52%
Men 48%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 89%
Other 10%
African-American 1%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 72%
Out-of-State 28%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Michigan 72%
Illinois 11%
Wisconsin 9%
Minnesota 2%
Ohio 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 31%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
Basketball (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
Track (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)

Northern Michigan University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 6,709 $ 10,645  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 6,144 $ 10,080  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 565 $ 565  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,803 28%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,116 44%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 2,613 58%  
Student Loans:
 $ 4,481 63%  
Any Aid:
   90%  

Northern Michigan University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 78% (Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 94%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 20, Math: 20
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 25, Verbal: 24, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $30.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Northern Michigan University

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msimpson
msimpson

Question: What is the best residental hall at northern michigan university?

I am considering northern michigan and was wondering if anyone knew about what types of students belong in what dorms. is there a certain hall that is considered the quiet dorm? partier dorm? a description of west hall students would be great if anyone was from west. thanks!
21 months ago
HazelSkyye
Hazel...

Best Answer

Northern and Marquette really is just a lot of Yoopers and Hippies. It's a fun, relaxed school in a beautiful area, I dont think the hall will make a difference. Its a pretty small school.
MLeinart7
MLeinart7

Question: which is a better school... Northeastern Illinois University or Northern Michigan University?

A younger friend of mine is trying to decide upon the two..
27 months ago
decisionsdecisions
decis...

Best Answer

I would choose Northern Michigan. It's a better school, and it's located in a beautiful area. Hopefully, your friend is fine with a lot of snow and winter, which will usually last 8 months out of the year.
Yep
Yep

Question: Northern Michigan University??

Anyone go there/went there?? Whats it like? Thinking about majoring in CJ and minor in SOCY.
40 months ago
North_Star
North...

Best Answer

Northern Michigan University is located in Marquette, in the U.P. of Michigan. All I know is that I have some friends that used to live there and they recommend it.
Yep
Yep

Question: Northern Michigan University?

Can anybody tell me about this school?
40 months ago
CanProf
CanProf

Best Answer

Nothing wrong with NMU. Decent school for an undergraduate education. Howard Schultz, the CEO of Starbucks got his education there. Bit cold in the winter though.
Yep
Yep

Question: Northern Michigan University....a good school?

Im just want to know if anyone has attended this school? and if so, what was it like??
40 months ago
yooperpooper
yoope...

Best Answer

live nearby.......just like any other liberal arts school except with 20 feet of snow each winter

Photos

  • A hayride passes through the heart of NMU's campus. Cohodas Hall can be seen in the background.
    A hayride passes through the heart of NMU's campus. Cohodas Hall can be seen in the background. [source]
  • NMU v. MTU football game in the Superior Dome.
    NMU v. MTU football game in the Superior Dome. [source]
  • Opening ceremony at the 2007 'China V. USOEC' challenge.
    Opening ceremony at the 2007 'China V. USOEC' challenge. [source]
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