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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

Proud fact

Over 90% of NMC graduates and transfer students report accomplishing their educational goal, and 91% say NMC is a good value for the money.


"Given their popularity among today's college students, America's future economic success may well depend on how we invest in two-year institutions."

CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS REPORT

February 2009