Campus & Student Life at Northern Michigan University

Home to about 6,734 undergraduates in 2020, Northern Michigan University is a public university located in Marquette, Michigan. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Northern Michigan University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Northern Michigan University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Northern Michigan University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Northern Michigan University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Northern Michigan University Disability Services.

Northern Michigan University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Northern Michigan University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Northern Michigan University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Northern Michigan University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Northern Michigan University

Northern Michigan University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Northern Michigan University

There were 6,734 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,880 (87.3%). Part-time attendance was 854 (12.7%).

Northern Michigan University is Ranked #1,418 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Northern Michigan University is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Northern Michigan University #1418 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Northern Michigan University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Northern Michigan University Diversity Guide.

Northern Michigan University Competes in the NCAA

Northern Michigan University has a total of 370 student athletes, 160 men and 210 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Northern Michigan University Athletics