Northern Michigan University

Around 71% of applicants get into Northern Michigan University each year. Out of 6,217 applications received in 2023, 4,386 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to Northern Michigan University, the application fee costs $35.

Northern Michigan University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Northern Michigan University's admissions stats.

Northern Michigan University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

Northern Michigan University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Northern Michigan University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Want to Apply Early to Northern Michigan University?

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Northern Michigan University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Northern Michigan University Admissions

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Transferring to Northern Michigan University

For more information on transferring to Northern Michigan University, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Northern Michigan University

Northern Michigan University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Northern Michigan University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Northern Michigan University

Curious about the factors that are considered by Northern Michigan University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important

Make sure to check with Northern Michigan University for more information on admission factors.

Northern Michigan University Application Requirements

To apply to Northern Michigan University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Northern Michigan University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.25	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Northern Michigan University?

Students admitted to Northern Michigan University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Northern Michigan University is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Northern Michigan University

Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Northern Michigan University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Northern Michigan University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Northern Michigan University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Northern Michigan University.

Does Northern Michigan University accept transfer credits?

✅ Northern Michigan University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Northern Michigan University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Northern Michigan University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Northern Michigan University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Northern Michigan University?

✅ Northern Michigan University is not test optional.

What is Northern Michigan University's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Northern Michigan University is 71%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Northern Michigan University?

❌ Northern Michigan University does not offer early decision.

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