Northern Michigan University Acceptance Rate
Marquette, Michigan · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,922
- Admitted
- 4,842
- Yield
- 32%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Northern Michigan University's acceptance rate has fallen from 72.1% in 2014–15 to 70% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 6,841 to 6,922 (+1%) over that period.
Its 70% rate makes Northern Michigan University more selective than about 63% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 70%.
Northern Michigan University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 32% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 6,841 | 4,932 | 72.1% | 1,601 |
| 2015–16 | 5,820 | 4,067 | 69.9% | 1,426 |
| 2016–17 | 5,346 | 4,056 | 75.9% | 1,355 |
| 2017–18 | 6,173 | 4,591 | 74.4% | 1,501 |
| 2018–19 | 7,607 | 5,001 | 65.7% | 1,624 |
| 2019–20 | 7,677 | 5,035 | 65.6% | 1,610 |
| 2020–21 | 6,233 | 4,169 | 66.9% | 1,360 |
| 2021–22 | 6,553 | 4,670 | 71.3% | 1,496 |
| 2022–23 | 6,217 | 4,386 | 70.5% | 1,416 |
| 2023–24 | 6,922 | 4,842 | 70% | 1,551 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,343 | 3,011 | 69.3% |
| Men | 2,346 | 1,657 | 70.6% |
| Another gender | 233 | 174 | 74.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Northern Michigan University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Northern Michigan University's acceptance rate?
Northern Michigan University's acceptance rate is 70% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,842 admitted of 6,922 applicants).
Is Northern Michigan University test optional?
Northern Michigan University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Northern Michigan University?
Northern Michigan University received 6,922 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,842.
Is Northern Michigan University getting harder to get into?
Northern Michigan University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 72.1% in 2014–15 to 70% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.nmu.edu/.