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Northern Michigan University, also known as NMU, is a four-year, public university located in Marquette, Michigan, United States. It was established in 1899 by the Michigan Legislature. The university enrolls more than 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The main campus is spread across an area of 350 acres. NMU is organized into the following academic divisions:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Graduate Studies
- College of Professional Studies
- Walker L. Cisler College of Business
NMU is home to over 250 registered student organizations on campus. The university has an active Greek life with several fraternities and sororities. Some of them are Alpha Sigma Phi, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Alpha Gamma Delta, and Kappa Beta Gamma. NMU’s student-run radio station is known as WUPX.
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Campus Location1401 Presque Isle
Marquette, MI 49855
USA
Main Tel: (906) 227-1000
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Northern Michigan University HighlightsWhere Northern Michigan University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in art studies, construction trades, and conservation and resource management.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- High male/female ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 1,223 | 100 | | Master | 150 | 24 | | Associate | 121 | 30 | | 1-2 year certificate | 66 | 8 | | < 1 year certificate | 62 | 7 | | Post-master's certificate | 4 | 2 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Northern Michigan University was 9,358 in 2007 (8,437 full-time equivalent). About 48% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 52% of the class. Undergrads are 87% of enrolled students and graduate students are 13%. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,709 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,645 | | Room | $ 3,606 | | Board | $ 3,614 | | Books and supplies | $ 748 | | Other | $ 1,814 |
Financial Aid: Northern Michigan University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 187 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 54 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 78 |
Housing and MealsNorthern Michigan University provides on-campus housing for 2,653 of its 8,437 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
Northern Michigan University AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Northern Michigan University is in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports. Northern Michigan University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 128 male students received the aid (men were 57% of those receiving aid) and 96 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 43% of students receiving such aid) .
Northern Michigan University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 78% | | Women | 77% | | All | 78% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (5 awarded) - City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES (75 awarded) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (11 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (162 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting and Finance
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Finance
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (15 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (29 awarded) - Environmental Science
- Natural Resources/Conservation
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (35 awarded) - Building/Property Maintenance and Management
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Lineworker
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (0 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN (4 awarded) - Design and Applied Arts
- Industrial Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (7 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (234 awarded) - 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
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- 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 (0 awarded) - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (87 awarded) - 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
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (63 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
- Child Development
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Public Administration
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (1 awarded) - Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
HOSPITALITY (13 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LAW (4 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (226 awarded) - Cartography
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geography
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS (11 awarded) - Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (30 awarded) - 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 (57 awarded) - Broadcast Journalism
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (11 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (63 awarded) - 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
MUSIC (1 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (117 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (68 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (14 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (23 awarded) - Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES (0 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (4 awarded) SCIENCE (104 awarded) - Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Botany/Plant Biology
- Chemistry
- Ecology
- Geology/Earth Science
- Hydrology and Water Resources Science
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Physiology
- Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (75 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (77 awarded) - Behavioral Sciences
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Experimental Psychology
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Psychology
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