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Undergraduate

Choose from one of our 170+ educational programs and let your adventure begin at NMU.

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Graduate

With 30+ online and campus-based programs to choose from, Northern's graduate education can help you get to the next level in your professional career. You have accomplished so much already, but now it's time to really immerse yourself in your academic passion. 
 

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Online

Your education is ready when and where you want it. In addition to flexible learning options, online learners will receive in-state tuition rates regardless of where they reside. 

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Become the Best Version of Yourself at NMU

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 is a public university and is one of the most affordable public universities in Michigan. NMU also ranks among the safest public universities in both Michigan and the country.

Highlights

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Always North

Welcome future Wildcats! Explore all that NMU has to offer as an affordable and safe four-year university. Visit the NMU Admissions to learn more, schedule a visit and apply!

NMU Admissions
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Wellbeing

Mental health and wellness resources and reports for students, faculty and staff, including downloadable resources, news and events.

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Continue your adventure at NMU

With 28 online and campus-based programs to choose from, Northern's graduate education can help you get to the next level in your professional career.

Graduate Studies and Research
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Student Housing and Financial Aid for Students

Have specific questions?

Be sure to check out our student housing through our Housing and Residence Life Office and take a look at what life is like here at NMU!

Or look into financial aid for students from our Financial Aid Office to make sure you get the help you need and answer the questions you may have.

96%

Of recent grads employed or continuing education

#15

Top public school in the Midwest

25+

Graduate degree programs

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

83

Miles of Lake Superior shoreline

170+

Academic degree programs

16

Average student lab size

55

Countries to study abroad

41

Associate degrees and programs

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"I have loved my time at Northern; there is no other place I would have wanted to have my college experience. NMU has given me lifelong friends and memories that will stay with me forever."

Evynn Layshock

Secondary English Education, Cary, IL

Pamella and Dan DeVos

News
$2 Million DeVos Gift Supports NMU Art Museum Endowment and Arts District Development

Daniel and Pamella DeVos have continued their philanthropic support of Northern Michigan University through a recent $2 million gift from the Daniel & Pamella DeVos Foundation. Half of this donation will be added to the permanent endowment of the DeVos Art Museum, ensuring its continued excellence. The remaining $1 million will be directed toward a fund aimed at advancing programs and facilities related to the development of an NMU arts district that will benefit the university and Marquette communities.

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Ari Koontz

News
MFA Student Finalizes Book Deal

Ari Koontz, a third-year graduate student in Northern Michigan University's MFA program, has finalized a book deal with Macmillan Publishing for their debut young adult novel, "Just Ask Elsie."

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