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Northwestern Michigan College, also referred to as NMC, is located in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan. This college, established in 1951, enrolls more than 4,000 students annually. NMC offers professional certificates, bachelor’s and master’s degrees and associate degrees to its students in the fields of humanities, communications and social sciences.
The college students take part in the many organizations and clubs on campus. The organizations include the Black Student Association, the Engineering Club, the Honors Program, the Astronomy Club and the Anime Club. The students also get a magazine and a newspaper published on campus through which they express their opinions. There is a radio station on the college campus that is also maintained by the students.
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Campus Location1701 E Front St
Traverse City, MI 49686
USA
Main Tel: (231) 995-1000
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
Northwestern Michigan College HighlightsWhere Northwestern Michigan College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts, photography and commercial art, and cooking and culinary arts.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 441 | 20 | | 1-2 year certificate | 31 | 7 | | 2-4 year degree | 13 | 1 | | < 1 year certificate | 5 | 2 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Northwestern Michigan College was 4,499 in 2007 (2,973 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,612 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,636 | | Room and board | $ 7,242 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,300 | | Other | $ 2,072 |
Financial Aid: Northwestern Michigan College 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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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 91 |
Housing and MealsNorthwestern Michigan College provides on-campus housing for 454 of its 2,973 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (1 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (33 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Management Information Systems
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (1 awarded) - System Administration/Administrator
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (17 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING (1 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (12 awarded) - CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (10 awarded) LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (1 awarded) - Turf and Turfgrass Management
LAW (7 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (249 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (10 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (17 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (82 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded) - General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (11 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES (2 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (13 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
TRANSPORTATION (21 awarded) - Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
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