Undergraduate Stats

• Total enrollment: 9,258
• 90.9% full-time, 9.1% part-time
• 47% male, 53% female
• 2% African American, 1% Asian American, 88% Caucasian, 1% Hispanic American, 3% Native American, 6% other
• 18% out-of-state, 81% in-state, 1% international; 6% transfer students
• 37% live on campus
• Freshman (second-year) retention rate: 73%

INCOMING FRESHMEN

• 5955 students applied; 4338 were accepted
• Acceptance rate: 73%

Faculty

• 23:1 student/faculty ratio
• 319 full-time faculty (80% are PhDs)

Student Organizations

• 300+ organizations and clubs
• Greek life: Fraternities (1% of student body) and sororities (1% of student body)

Most Popular Campus Activities

• Wildcat hockey games, campus cinema, working out at the P.E.I.F. recreation center, hiking Sugarloaf Mountain, cliff-jumping at Presque Isle

Majors

• 181 undergraduate programs and 27 graduate programs
• Most popular majors: 6.4% nursing; 7.2% art/design; 3.4% criminal justice; 3% elementary education
• Degrees Available: Vocational Diplomas, Certificate, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Graduate Education Specialist, Certifications and Endorsements
• Special Academic Programs: Superior Edge Citizen-Lender Development Program, Study abroad, Honors,Freshman Fellowship, Student Leader Fellowship

Academic Calendar

• Fall, Winter semesters, plus Summer College

Housing

• 10 co-ed residence halls consist of suites (two rooms connected by a bathroom), smoke- and chemical-free housing, and single rooms. University apartments are available for family, single and faculty housing.

Libraries

• 1 library, 631,244 bound volumes, 334,002 microforms, 7,718 audiovisuals, 20,657 total periodical subscriptions (including electronic)
• Hours: Vary

Wireless Access

• All full-time students receive a ThinkPad or MacBook as part of tuition and fee. In August 2009, launched the WiMx network on a U.S. college campus.

Tuition/Costs (Per Year)

• In-state, full-time: $6,840; $285 per credit hour
• Out-of-state, full-time: $11,214; $467 per credit hour
• Required fees: $614
• Room and board: $7,846
• Books and supplies: $830

Financial Aid

• Forms needed: FAFSA
• Types of aid available: Scholarships, grants, loans, non-need and need-based aid, work-study
• 82% receive financial aid
• Average need-based financial aid package: $9,400 per year
• Call 906-227-2327 or visit www.nmu.edu/finaid/ for more information

Admissions

• Deferred admission: Yes
• Early decision: No
• Average high school GPA: 3.09
• Average ACT score: 23
• Application fee: $30.00
• Documents required: High school transcript, application
• Materials recommended: N/A
• Materials needed for transfer students: College transcript, statement of good standing from prior institution