2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$17,686

Net Price

71%

Admitted

32%

Enrolled

53%

Graduation Rate

19/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Northern Michigan University

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 7,214. In 2021, there were 120 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #23 in Michigan and ranks #655 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Master

Psychology Graduates

120

Total Enrollment

7,214

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Ranking for Northern Michigan University

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#23

Michigan Rank

Combining ranking factors for 37 schools that offer psychology degrees in Michigan, Northern Michigan University ranks #23.

#655

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Northern Michigan University ranks #655.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Northern Michigan University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, General Psychology and Social Work.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSMA
Counseling and Applied Psychology11
General Psychology493
Social Work3225
Total Graduates8139
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 6,553 students applied to the Northern Michigan University. The university admitted 71% and 32% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Michigan universities is 8,599. On average, all Michigan institutions admit 75% and 24% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Northern Michigan University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 72%. Compared to all Michigan four or more years colleges, the percentage is 72%.

The overall graduation rate for Northern Michigan University is 53%, compared to 57% for all Michigan universities.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare NMU to Michigan Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Northern Michigan University to the average of all Michigan four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

NMU

6,553

Applicants

71%

Percent Admitted

32%

Percent Enrolled

72%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

53%

Graduation Rate

MI Colleges

8,599

Applicants

75%

Percent Admitted

24%

Percent Enrolled

72%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

57%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 293 or 66% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 154 or 34% part-time faculty members employed at Northern Michigan University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 293 or 66%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

NMU

19 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

66%

Percent Full-Time

34%

Percent Part-Time

66%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

MI Colleges

14 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

51%

Percent Full-Time

49%

Percent Part-Time

49%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Northern Michigan University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $12,386, and the average cost for books and supplies is $750.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $9,792 and the average cost for graduate fees is $820.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Northern Michigan University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Northern Michigan University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$11,572
On-Campus Living Expenses$2,026
Total Living Expenses$13,598
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$12,386
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$750
Total Undergraduate Expenses$26,734
In-State, Graduate Tuition$9,792
In-State, Graduate Fees$820
Total Graduate Expenses$10,612
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Northern Michigan University is $17,686. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Northern Michigan University presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$8,958$9,869
$30,001 – $48,000$10,573$11,662
$48,001 – $75,000$16,017$15,930
$75,001 – $110,000$19,684$20,323
$110,001 and more$21,644$21,454
US Department of Education

Compare Northern Michigan University to all Michigan universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

NMU

$26,734

Cost to Attend

$6,950

Average Financial Aid

100%

Percent Receiving Aid

$17,686

Net Price

MI Colleges

$33,439

Cost to Attend

$12,508

Average Financial Aid

94%

Percent Receiving Aid

$16,125

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 1,344 or 100%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 6,506 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $6,950.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid6,506$6,950
Pell Grants2,003$4,850
Federal Student Loans3,688$6,141
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Northern Michigan University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

NMU

6,506

Grant or Scholarship Aid

53%

Grants or Scholarships

2,003

Number of Pell Grants

16%

Pell Grants

3,688

Federal Student Loans

30%

Federal Student Loans

MI Colleges

4,643

Grant or Scholarship Aid

52%

Grants or Scholarships

1,877

Number of Pell Grants

21%

Pell Grants

2,430

Federal Student Loans

27%

Federal Student Loans

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