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Overview
Northwestern Michigan College is a public, 2-year institution located in Traverse City with five campuses throughout the Grand Traverse region. On top of numerous associate degrees, NMC also offers bachelor's degrees in maritime and marine technology. The college's main Front Street Campus houses most academic buildings and two residence halls, and is also home to the Dennos Museum Center with its signature Inuit art collection and the WNMC 90.7 FM Community Radio station. The Great Lakes Campus on the shores of Grand Traverse Bay is home to the Great Lakes Maritime Academy, Great Lakes Culinary Institute and Lobdell's teaching restaurant, as well as the Hagerty Conference Center. NMC's Aviation, UAS, Automotive, Construction and other programs are located at the Aero Park Campus. And NMC University Center partners including Davenport University, Grand Valley State University and Michigan State University confer bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. Rogers Observatory, the site of NMC's Astronomy program, is five miles south of the main campus and frequently opens for public viewings.
Average Net Price:
$9,563
Campus Setting:
Small city
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $10,076 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $12,762 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $835 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
30%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,228
30%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,080
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,492
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
33%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4188
97%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,080
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
30%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,882
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$8,251
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$132
Students receiving federal loans
30%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,703
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,690
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
507
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 28 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$20
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
3,098
Total Number of Undergrads
3,098
0
100
25%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
58%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
45
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
19
Countries Represented
21
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
38%
Student Organizations
17
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
5
Sports Club
2
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$34,300
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$8,251
Loan Default Rate
13%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$132
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingSmaller classes with great teachers.
Lot's of opportunities with difference classes.
Supportive staff.
Lot's of opportunities with difference classes.
Supportive staff.
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