
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
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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