Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs.
NMU's hometown of Marquette has been named as a Best Small Town for Outdoor Adventure and NMU is one of the most affordable public universities in Michigan. NMU ranks among the safest public universities in both Michigan and the country.
Academic programs
- Design
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Culinary
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
Freshman/First-Year applicants are those who will attend NMU after completion of a high school diploma or GED but will not have attended any other college after high school completion.
NMU does not use ACT or SAT scores in making admissions or scholarship decisions. High school grades are reviewed, starting with the 9th grade year. Applicants with a cumulative high school GPA of 2.25 or higher will be admitted to NMU. Applicants with a cumulative high school GPA below 2.25 will be reviewed based on courses and grades, grade trend, selected academic program, and any other information provided which could include test scores. Some programs may be limited in space and/or have additional requirements that need to be met before an admitted student is fully admitted to the program.
NMU does not have an application deadline and admission is rolling up until the beginning of each term. There is no application fee.
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Visit us
- On-Campus Visit - these in-person visits include a campus tour with a current student and a meeting with an admissions counselor. Additional appointments (meetings with a faculty member and other departments) are encouraged
- Customized Virtual Campus Visit - meet one-on-one with a faculty member in your academic area of interest, chat with an admissions counselor, take a video-tour, and many other options
- Wildcat Weekend - NMU's twice a year open house event (offered in Fall and Spring)