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Northern Michigan University

Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855

Official telephone: (906) 227-1000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 682-9797
Fax number: (906) 227-2204
Website: www.nmu.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Gerri Daniels,
Director of Admissions
Contacting the office: 906 227-2650
906 227-1747 (fax)
admiss@nmu.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Application fee: $35
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
Admissions requirements:
Minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 900 (composite ACT score of 19) and minimum 2.25 GPA required.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: neither required nor recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required, SAT II not used
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 recommended
Math: 4 recommended
Science: 4 recommended
Social studies: 4 recommended
Total: 18 recommended
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: conditional admission, College Transitions Program for applicants not normally admissible.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report not considered
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.16
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 19 - 24
Test taken by majority of applicants: ACT
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 97%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 5,827
Number of applicants offered admission: 4,067 (70%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,563 (38%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 16%
Tuition deposit amount: partially refundable
Room deposit amount: $125, partially refundable
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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