About Northwestern Michigan College

Founded in 1951, Northwestern Michigan College. is a college. Located in Michigan, which is a city setting in Michigan, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 4,164 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Northwestern Michigan College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 17:1. There are 90 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Northwestern Michigan College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee20
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered , with ,3% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Northwestern Michigan College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
55%
“We know about current events and vote”
45%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
15%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
60%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
5%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
95%
“I feel extremely safe”
81%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
19%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
15%
“It”s not really our thing”
20%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
15%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
60%
“They keep regular office hours”
35%
“They”re always available”
65%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
30%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
5%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
15%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
75%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
5%
“We only party on weekends”
5%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
10%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
80%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
10%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
55%
“We know about current events and vote”
45%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
15%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
60%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
5%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
95%
“I feel extremely safe”
81%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
19%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
15%
“It”s not really our thing”
20%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
15%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
60%
“They keep regular office hours”
35%
“They”re always available”
65%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
30%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
5%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
15%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
75%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
5%
“We only party on weekends”
5%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
10%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
80%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
10%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    23 Students rated on-campus housing 3.4 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    23 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    30 Students rated campus food 3.8 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    30 Students rated campus facilities 4.5 stars. 60 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    30 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 57 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    30 Students rated school activities 3.3 stars. 10 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    30 Students rated local services 4.4 stars. 60 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    30 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

Northwestern Michigan College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Northwestern Michigan College?

20 Students rated Northwestern Michigan College

Eden - 11/16/2024

I have been a dual-enrolled student at NMC for over two years, and I love it. I cannot attest much to the housing or food, as I am still in high school, but I have found great value in the classes I have taken thus far. By the time I graduate high school, I will have almost an Associate's degree, which I find very helpful in the college hunt. All of my professors have been great, very easy to reach and very willing to help. Especially with community college being so accessible, I highly recommend NMC.

Elizabeth - 12/16/2019

I very much liked attending NMC. It was my first college and it definitely helped me adapt to college life. Some of the teachers and classes I’ve had were pleasant enough. I was lucky to have a lot of awesome teachers. I don’t think I’d be where I am now without the friends and people I’ve met there.

Kylea - 12/09/2019

I think it is a good school to attend. It is a cheaper option to get my same general education classes done before university. The students for the most part, seem friendly. We have a lot of involvement with clubs around campus to get everybody involved

Rachel - 07/12/2019

I loved attending NMC. From the first moment being on campus to the very last, everyone I met both students and faculty were welcoming and helpful. College can be daunting for anyone, especially someone coming from a small school like I did. NMC made the transition easy and comforting. I am very proud to be a hawk owl.

Northwestern Michigan College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Northwestern Michigan College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Northwestern Michigan College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Advice that I would give myself is to focus better on test taking because still to this day I struggle with tests and it can be a big impact once attending college. If i would have tried harder in highschool to do better on tests I wouldnt struggle so much in college, but other than that everything has improved after highschool including my GPA, so must be doing something right.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    They are all older aged men who already have some experience in the field.

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  4. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Nothing, really. This is a small school and the students and staff are very friendly and willing to help out new students.

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  5. What kind of person should attend this school?

    This school is a great place for any two year degree. The location of the school and surrounding area is as beautiful as the curriculum is strong. Programs available at NMC are structured around associate degree completion or a few specialties, such as maritime and nursing, but the school is a phenomenal place with a strong teaching staff and proud alumni. I would recommend it to any undergraduate.

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  6. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Northwestern Michigan College is afforable for everyone.

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  7. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    If I had to choose, it would be that it is such a small school, it kind of feels like high school all over again.

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  8. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    This is the first time I am attending NMC as one of their students. In the past, I've attended to obtain classes for my degrees at a different school. For a small community, I find NMC to be very personal and adventurous in their fields of study choices like Water Studies, Culinary and Cultural Anthropology. NMC offers educational programs that you really can't get anywhere else. I think the downfall in a small community is a lack of diversity; but what they lack in diversity, they make up in culture.

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  9. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone that is full of themselves should not attend this school because attending this school will not make others in the college impressed. Here at NMC we all make the best of what we have because we are all close. NMC students always help each other.

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  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for not only offering associates, some bachelorette degrees and several other degrees through the university center. NMC not only offers such a wide range of degrees and certificates, but has extended education programs that are offered a wide array of non credited classes to several local residents. " If you're going to increase the population that has college... community colleges will have to play a central role".

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  11. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    It's a small community college focused on the learning process, not the answers you provide. NMC wants to learn new things, not drill answers in your head for tests.

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  12. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Very friendly, as much help as you could possibly need. Enrollment was super easy and the on site FREE tutors are fantastic.

    Read all 2 answers

  13. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about NMC is that the staff are all very excited to be there everyday and are truly dedicated to their profession. Everyone is super helpful and willing to meet after office hours. The cost is another exemplary trait in that it made college affordable for anyone who wants to get an education and just as Jefferson said, it is super important to have an educated citizenry.

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  14. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    none that I know of but from my experience, alot of dumb people that slow things down and iritate the shit out of me.

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  15. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    NMC has a stunning campus. In town, yet nestled in trees and bounded by great neighborhoods.

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  16. What are the academics like at your school?

    The academics are good unless you get a new teacher, then they completely suck because they are still trying to figure out what to do.

    Read all 1 answers

  17. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Feminists and I hate them.

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Student Body

Students

52%

female

48%

male

4,164

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

2%

Out-Of-State

98%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

20

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

7%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
1%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
84%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

79% of students attending Northwestern Michigan College receive some sort of financial aid. 52% were awarded federal grants. While 36% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$8,501

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,500

Books and Supplies

$9,350

Room and Board

19,351

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$8,078
$30 - $48K
$8,387
$48 - $75K
$11,007
$75 - $110K
$13,815
$110K & UP
$14,078

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