Facts & Statistics

Founded in 1951, Northwestern Michigan College is a fully accredited community college offering more than 60 programs.

Graduates

• NMC awarded 689 degrees or certificates in the 2018–2019 academic year.
• 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

• In 2018–2019, over 3,700 students enrolled in credit classes.
• 3,579 students enrolled for fall semester 2019.
• 77% of students applying to NMC during the 2018–2019 academic year intended to earn a degree.

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

• 15:1 as of Fall 2019

Student Profile In Fall 2020

Gender: 53% female 44% male Age Distribution: 19% - 17 years old and younger 66% - 18–25 years old 10% - 26–35 years old 4% - 36–50 years old 1% - 51 years old and older

Credit Load: 38% enrolled full-time (12 or more credits) 62% enrolled part-time (less than 12 credits) Ethnic Background: 1% - American Indian or Alaska Native 1% - Asian 7% - Black or African American 5% - Hispanic/Latino 5% - Multiracial 8% - Other/Undeclared 73% - White

Financial Aid

• In 2019–2020, over $1.7 million in scholarships was awarded to more than 1,200 learners — an average of $1,213 per learner.

Tuition

As of fall 2022 semester, NMC’s tuition was the ninth lowest in the state. 

• $118.00 per contact hour for students living in Grand Traverse County
• $246.00 per contact hour for students living in Michigan but outside Grand Traverse County
• $320.00 per contact hour for students living out-of-state
• $361.00 per contact hour for international students