- Acceptance rate: 84% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.33, as reported by the college for 2024–25
- Average net price: $17,937 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Northern Michigan University reviews each application.
Northern Michigan University average GPA
Northern Michigan University reported an average high school GPA of 3.33 for its first-year students who submitted one (99% did), in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 | |
| 2.00–2.49 | |
| 1.00–1.99 | |
| Below 1.0 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Northern Michigan University acceptance rate
Northern Michigan University admitted 10,254 of 12,204 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 84%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Northern Michigan University is a public 4-year university in Marquette, Michigan, with 6,684 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Northern Michigan University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Northern Michigan University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Northern Michigan University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,937 a year at Northern Michigan University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Northern Michigan University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Northern Michigan University admitted 84% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Northern Michigan University?
A lot: Northern Michigan University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers recommendations and essay or personal statement if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Northern Michigan University?
Check Northern Michigan University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Northern Michigan University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What GPA do most Northern Michigan University students have?
47.7% of Northern Michigan University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (20.1%) had 3.75–3.99, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
What GPA do you need to get into Northern Michigan University?
Northern Michigan University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.33, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What percent of applicants does Northern Michigan University accept?
Northern Michigan University's acceptance rate was 84% for fall 2024: it admitted 10,254 of 12,204 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Do I have a chance at Northern Michigan University with a 3.0 GPA?
It would be within the usual range there: 28.1% of Northern Michigan University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 84% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
Does Northern Michigan University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Northern Michigan University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Northern Michigan University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,937 a year at Northern Michigan University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Northern Michigan University consider legacy status?
No. Northern Michigan University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Northern Michigan University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Northern Michigan UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Northern Michigan University Common Data Set 2024–25Northern Michigan University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
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