by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Northwestern Michigan College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Northwestern Michigan College came in at $10,722 each year. For students from out of state the figure was $13,476. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals amounted to $1,576 in-state and $1,576 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,146 | $11,900 |
| Fees | $1,576 | $1,576 |
| Total | $10,722 | $13,476 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Northwestern Michigan College charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Northwestern Michigan College costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Northwestern Michigan College sits below the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Northwestern Michigan College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at Northwestern Michigan College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,488 | $9,760 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,364 | $10,880 |
| One Year Ago | $8,874 | $11,560 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,146 | $11,900 |
The following chart shows how tuition at NMC has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition climbed 2.9%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $13,872 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 7.89%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $11,568. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 7.64%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $14,505.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $11,568 | $14,505 |
| In 2 Years | $12,481 | $15,612 |
| In 3 Years | $13,466 | $16,804 |
| In 4 Years | $14,529 | $18,087 |
| In 5 Years | $15,675 | $19,468 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $65,008, or about $52,044 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Northwestern Michigan College, visit the Northwestern Michigan College Financial Aid page.
