Facts & Statistics

Founded in 1951, Northwestern Michigan College is a fully accredited community college offering more than 60 academic programs on five campuses in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan.

Graduates

• NMC awarded more than 600 degrees and certificates in Spring 2023.
• Over 90% of NMC graduates reported being satisfied to very satisfied with the career preparation through coursework they received at NMC (2019 Graduate Survey Report).

Student Enrollment

• 3,146 students enrolled for Fall 2023.
• 78% of students applying to NMC during the 2023–2024 academic year intended to earn a degree.
• Top 10 transfer institutions (Spring 2022):
  1. Ferris State University
  2. Grand Valley State University
  3. Michigan State University
  4. University of Michigan
  5. Michigan Tech University
  6. Northern Michigan University
  7. Central Michigan University
  8. Western Michigan University
  9. Lansing Community College
  10. Hope College

Learn more about transfer options.

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

• 12:1 as of Fall 2023

Student Profile In Fall 2023

Gender: 53% female 46% male Age Distribution: 14% - 17 years old and younger 60% - 18–25 years old 15% - 26–35 years old 8% - 36–50 years old 2% - 51 years old and older

Credit Load: 34% enrolled full-time (12 or more credits) 66% enrolled part-time (less than 12 credits) Ethnic Background: 1% - American Indian or Alaska Native 1% - Asian 1% - Black or African American 5% - Hispanic/Latino 4% - Multiracial 11% - Other/Undeclared 77% - White

Financial Aid

• NMC students receive more than $1.8 million a year in 250+ scholarship funds.

Tuition

• NMC tuition is about one-quarter the cost of in-state tuition at a four-year public university.
• For the 2023–2024 academic year NMC’s tuition is the tenth lowest in the state compared to other community colleges.

Campus life

• Housing: NMC offers two residence halls and apartments on campus.
• Student Life: More than 20 student groups offer activities and events.