More selective than 29% of Michigan colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Northern Michigan University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Northern Michigan University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 84% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 70% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Northern Michigan University compared with other Michigan colleges?
Northern Michigan University has the 30th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Michigan colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Andrews University | 82% | 72% | $12,547 |
| 27 | Baker College | 82% | 36% | $13,157 |
| 28 | Grand Valley State University | 83% | 67% | $16,317 |
| 29 | The University of Olivet | 83% | 35% | $21,393 |
| 30 | Northern Michigan University | 84% | 52% | $14,085 |
| 31 | Western Michigan University | 85% | 58% | $15,273 |
| 32 | Michigan State University | 85% | 81% | $19,680 |
| 33 | Oakland University | 88% | 58% | $9,120 |
| 34 | Central Michigan University | 90% | 59% | $17,597 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Michigan colleges →
Who enrolls at Northern Michigan University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Northern Michigan University admissions questions
What is the Northern Michigan University acceptance rate?
Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,842 of 6,922 applicants were admitted.
Does Northern Michigan University require the SAT or ACT?
Northern Michigan University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Northern Michigan University?
32% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,551 of 4,842).
Is Northern Michigan University getting harder to get into?
Northern Michigan University accepted 84% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 70% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Northern Michigan University overview