by our College Data Analytics TeamNorthern Michigan University total enrollment is approximately 7,368 students. 5,880 are undergraduates and 249 are graduate students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Northern Michigan University undergraduate population is made up of 57% women, and 43% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Northern Michigan University Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 5,040 |
| Hispanic | 268 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 243 |
| Black or African American | 95 |
| International | 71 |
| Unknown | 52 |
| Asian | 45 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Graduate Students
About 71% of full-time grad students are women, and 29% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Northern Michigan University Racial-Ethnic Breakdown of Graduate Students
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 196 |
| Hispanic | 12 |
| International | 11 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 10 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 6,233 |
| Hispanic | 312 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 288 |
| Unknown | 163 |
| Black or African American | 124 |
| International | 82 |
| Asian | 58 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 |
There are approximately 4,348 female students and 3,020 male students at Northern Michigan University.
Northern Michigan University ranks 1,142 out of 2,183 when it comes to geographic diversity.
17.86% of Northern Michigan University students come from out of state, and 1.41% come from out of the country.
The undergraduate student body is split among 21 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 1,204 |
| Wisconsin | 97 |
| Illinois | 95 |
| Florida | 7 |
| Ohio | 7 |
Students from 46 countries are represented at this school, with the majority of the international students coming from Canada, United Kingdom, and Sweden.
Learn more about international students at Northern Michigan University.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Northern Michigan University, 60.71% of students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2,404 |
| 20-21 | 2,217 |
| 22-24 | 1,396 |
| 25-29 | 544 |
| 35 and over | 403 |
| 30-34 | 222 |
| Under 18 | 0 |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services
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