by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Northern Michigan University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Northern Michigan University came in at $14,277 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $19,773. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Within that total, required fees came to $1,233 in-state and $1,233 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,044 | $18,540 |
| Fees | $1,233 | $1,233 |
| Total | $14,277 | $19,773 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will Northern Michigan University charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Northern Michigan University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Northern Michigan University sits close to the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Northern Michigan University Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Northern Michigan University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,352 | $16,848 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,796 | $17,292 |
| One Year Ago | $12,408 | $17,904 |
| Most Recent Year | $13,044 | $18,540 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Northern Michigan University has changed across the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition climbed 3.6%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $20,475 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 5.47%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $15,057. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 3.83%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $20,529.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $15,057 | $20,529 |
| In 2 Years | $15,880 | $21,314 |
| In 3 Years | $16,748 | $22,129 |
| In 4 Years | $17,664 | $22,976 |
| In 5 Years | $18,630 | $23,855 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $86,948, or about $65,349 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Northern Michigan University, visit the Northern Michigan University Financial Aid page.
