Northwestern Michigan College

https://www.nmc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,584

2.75% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$6,867

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.86%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

3,296

35.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

75%

12 Graduates

About

Northwestern Michigan College is a higher education institution located in Grand Traverse County, MI. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Northwestern Michigan College were General Studies (211 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (208 degrees), and Registered Nursing (49 degrees).

In 2021, 740 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwestern Michigan College. 45.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 54.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (532 degrees), 22.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (24 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwestern Michigan College is $3,584, which is $−8,200 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Northwestern Michigan College is $3,584, which is $−8,200 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,867.

In 2021, 64% of undergraduate students attending Northwestern Michigan College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,584

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Northwestern Michigan College was $3,584. The cost of tuition at Northwestern Michigan College is $−8,200 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northwestern Michigan College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,867

2021 Value

3.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Northwestern Michigan College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,867. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Northwestern Michigan College grew by 3.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northwestern Michigan College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,688

Room and Board

$540

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northwestern Michigan College was of $8,688 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $540. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northwestern Michigan College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Northwestern Michigan College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 14.3% with respect to 2020, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northwestern Michigan College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.86%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Northwestern Michigan College was 2.86%, which represents 22 out of the 769 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Northwestern Michigan College had a total enrollment of 3,296 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Northwestern Michigan College is 1,162 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,134. This means that 35.3% of students enrolled at Northwestern Michigan College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwestern Michigan College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.5% White, 4.31% Hispanic or Latino, 3.43% Two or More Races, 1.37% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.21% Black or African American, 1% Asian, and 0.182% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northwestern Michigan College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40%), followed by White Male (39.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.67%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwestern Michigan College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,296 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwestern Michigan College is 1,162 and the part-time enrollment is 2,134. This means that 35.3% of students enrolled at Northwestern Michigan College are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northwestern Michigan College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northwestern Michigan College was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Northwestern Michigan College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northwestern Michigan College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,652 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
142 enrolled students
Two or More Races
113 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwestern Michigan College is 80.5% White, 4.31% Hispanic or Latino, 3.43% Two or More Races, 1.37% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.21% Black or African American, 1% Asian, and 0.182% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 257 students (7.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 68 fewer women than men received degrees from Northwestern Michigan College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwestern Michigan College is white (532 degrees awarded). There were 22.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (24 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Northwestern Michigan College is General Studies (211 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (208 degrees) and Registered Nursing (49 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwestern Michigan College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (67 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (419 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (33 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwestern Michigan College are Elementary & middle school teachers (99,077 people), Other managers (71,856 people), Software developers (38,700 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (34,802 people), and Education administrators (27,095 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwestern Michigan College in 2021 are Transportation (67 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (419 degrees), Engineering Technologies (33 degrees), Communication Technologies (5 degrees), and Human Sciences (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwestern Michigan College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Northwestern Michigan College are Transportation (67 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (419 degrees), Engineering Technologies (33 degrees), Communication Technologies (5 degrees), and Human Sciences (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwestern Michigan College are Elementary & secondary schools (190,311 people), Computer Systems Design (69,340 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (59,534 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (50,361 people), and Construction (45,181 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northwestern Michigan College.

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
211 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
208 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
49 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Northwestern Michigan College was General Studies with 211 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Northwestern Michigan College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

404

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

336

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 404 degrees were awarded to men at Northwestern Michigan College, which is 1.2 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (336).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northwestern Michigan College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 178 degrees were awarded to men at Northwestern Michigan College in General Studies, which is 5.39 times more than the 33 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 127 degrees were awarded to men at Northwestern Michigan College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.57 times more than the 81 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Northwestern Michigan College is Male and White (75% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
532 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
24 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwestern Michigan College is white (532 degrees awarded). There were 22.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (24 degrees).

3.38% of degree recipients (25 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
286 degrees awarded
White Male
246 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwestern Michigan College is white female (286 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (246 degrees).

Operations

Northwestern Michigan College has an endowment valued at nearly $16.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −NaNk (−2.06%) compared to the 1.05% average return (152k on 14.5M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Northwestern Michigan College had a total salary expenditure of 59.3M. Northwestern Michigan College employs 80 No academic ranks. Most academics at Northwestern Michigan College are Male No academic rank (44), and Female No academic rank (36).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwestern Michigan College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 54 employees, Management, with 39 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 39 employees.

Endowment

$16.4M

2021 Endowment

11.8%

growth from 2020

Northwestern Michigan College has an endowment valued at about $16.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Northwestern Michigan College grew 11.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.93M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northwestern Michigan College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Associates Dominant Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$22.6M

2021 Salaries

0.421%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Northwestern Michigan College paid a median of $22.6M in salaries, which represents 38.2% of their overall expenditure ($59.3M) and a 0.421% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 12.8M (34.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.48M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Northwestern Michigan College paid a total of $6.48M to 80 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.32M (26%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

80 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

54 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northwestern Michigan College was No academic rank with 80 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwestern Michigan College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 54 employees, Management with 39 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northwestern Michigan College was Male No academic rank with 44 employees, and Female No academic rank with 36 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northwestern Michigan College.