Public University in Michigan | Northern Michigan University

Choose from one of our 170+ educational programs and let your adventure begin at NMU.

With 30+ online and campus-based programs to choose from, Northern's graduate education can help you get to the next level in your professional career. You have accomplished so much already, but now it's time to really immerse yourself in your academic passion.

Your education is ready when and where you want it. In addition to flexible learning options, online learners will receive in-state tuition rates regardless of where they reside.

Become the Best Version of Yourself at NMU

Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs.

NMU is a public university and is one of the most affordable public universities in Michigan. NMU also ranks among the safest public universities in both Michigan and the country.

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Welcome future Wildcats! Explore all that NMU has to offer as an affordable and safe four-year university. Visit the NMU Admissions to learn more, schedule a visit and apply!

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With 28 online and campus-based programs to choose from, Northern's graduate education can help you get to the next level in your professional career.

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96%

Of recent grads employed or continuing education

#15

Top public school in the Midwest

25+

Graduate degree programs

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

#15

Top public school in the Midwest

25+

Graduate degree programs

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

83

Miles of Lake Superior shoreline

25+

Graduate degree programs

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

83

Miles of Lake Superior shoreline

170+

Academic degree programs

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

83

Miles of Lake Superior shoreline

170+

Academic degree programs

16

Average student lab size

83

Miles of Lake Superior shoreline

170+

Academic degree programs

16

Average student lab size

55

Countries to study abroad

170+

Academic degree programs

16

Average student lab size

55

Countries to study abroad

41

Associate degrees and programs

16

Average student lab size

55

Countries to study abroad

41

Associate degrees and programs

96%

Of recent grads employed or continuing education

55

Countries to study abroad

41

Associate degrees and programs

96%

Of recent grads employed or continuing education

#15

Top public school in the Midwest

41

Associate degrees and programs

96%

Of recent grads employed or continuing education

#15

Top public school in the Midwest

25+

Graduate degree programs

Two students at the black rocks area in Marquette.

"I have loved my time at Northern; there is no other place I would have wanted to have my college experience. NMU has given me lifelong friends and memories that will stay with me forever."

Evynn Layshock

Secondary English Education, Cary, IL

Two Northern Michigan University professors—Maris Cinelli from Chemistry and Ryan Stock from Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences—are among the top 2% of highly cited scientists in the world, according to the most recent listing released by Stanford University and Elsevier, one of the largest publishing companies for scientific, technical and medical research. The list shows which scientists have had the biggest impact in their fields, based primarily on how often other scientists mention their work.