Wisconsin Students- Find a place where you belong. N o r t h e r n M i c h i g a n U n i v e r s i t y Upper Peninsula Marquette, Michigan www.nmu.edu
D i s c o v e r an educat i o n at N o r t h e r n Michigan University Why come to the Upper Peninsula? Tuition and Room and Less National required fees Board Academic Award Total Northern Michigan University $12,208 $8,026 ($3,750) $16,484 University of Wisconsin-Madison $9,050 $8,490 $17,540 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee $8,879 $9,900 $18,779 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire $7,406 $5,830 $13,236 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse $8,075 $7,210 $15,285 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh $6,720 $6,642 $13,362 University of Minnesota- Twin Cities* $12,288 $7,576 $19,864 Estimated costs based on two semesters, 16 credits per semester and residence in two-bedroom, 4-person suite, constant dining pass or equivalent. * Tuition and fees may vary depending on student s major or college. NMU s National Academic Award is automatically awarded, regardless of need, to first-time, full-time freshmen who have a recomputed grade point average of 3.0 or higher and a composite ACT score of 19 or higher. (Transfer students with a minimum 3.0 transfer GPA in at least 12 college-level semester credits also qualify for the award.) It s renewable each year with maintenance of a minimum NMU GPA. NMU offers a variety of other merit-based scholarships that Wisconsin students are eligible to receive, as well as need-based financial aid. For more details visit www.nmu.edu/scholarships.
Spare the expense. Keep the experience. Achieving your dream to go away to college may seem like a difficult task in a struggling economy. Northern Michigan University is committed to providing a top-quality academic experience while still making a college degree affordable. And we work very hard to find the best financial aid support for all students. Over 80% of NMU students receive some kind of financial aid (scholarships, grants, work study or loans) and the average financial aid package is $10,100 per year. What do we mean by top-quality? We re accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools (30 North LaSalle St., Chicago, IL, 312-263-0456) plus 14 professional/program accreditations. NMU s comprehensive technology program with a notebook computer for every student is now in its 11 th year. Our two innovative leadership development programs fit any student s interests and give graduates a great advantage when starting their careers. NMU is one of only 200 universities to earn the Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation. Spectacular natural environment Who wouldn t want to go to school in a place people from around the world choose to vacation? More about the value of NMU at www.nmu.edu/value. High tech. Personal touch. N orthern is a notebook computer campus: every full-time undergraduate student at NMU is provided a ThinkPad or MacBook computer as part of tuition and fees. The computer is loaded with Microsoft Office and other applications You can connect to the Internet wherever you are on campus, and everywhere in Marquette thanks to NMU s next-gen WiMAX (4G) wireless technology. Take the computer home on breaks and over the summer. You get a new computer every two years, so your hardware is always up-to-date, with epic battery life. T e c h n o l o g y
Northern's size: just right... So much to do. Student Activities To outdoor enthusiasts, Marquette offers: 11 hiking trails, 96 miles of cross-country ski trails, 500 miles of snowmobile trails, 11 accessible waterfalls, nearly 10 miles of city bike paths and a local ski hill. Movies, concerts, festivals, famous visitors something is always happening on campus. Plus, dozens of sports clubs or activities keep you active. Students have easy access to many restaurants, theaters, art galleries, shops and exciting community events in the Marquette area. All students can learn to live a life that matters in the unique Superior Edge leadership and civic engagement program. Michigan like Wisconsin has some of the largest public universities in the nation. Fortunately, NMU is not one of them. We re large enough to offer you an array of choices, including more than 180 academic programs and around 300 student organizations. We re also small enough that most classes are taught by full-time professors who care about your success. Fall 2009 Institution Enrollment Northern Michigan 9,400 UW Madison 42,100 UW Milwaukee 30,400 UW Eau Claire 11,050 UW La Crosse 9,900 UW Oshkosh 13,000 U MN Twin Cities 51,200 Don t be too shocked by Yooper* hospitality when we smile and say hi even though we haven t been introduced. Marquette is full of folks who welcome Northern students into our community, making it a great place to live and learn. *Yoopers people from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan (the U.P.)
w w w. n m u. e d u Northern at a glance Vital statistics Institution Public, liberal arts, master s university Founded: 1899 as Northern Normal School Enrollment About 9,400 Undergraduate: 92% Graduate: 8% Female: 53.7% Male: 46.3% Academic choices Majors: +180 Departments: 38 Popular majors Still deciding: 8.3% Art and Design: 7.2% Nursing: 6.6% Criminal Justice: 3.7% Financial aid Awarded to 82% of students Average package: $10,100 Student Profile, Fall 2009 589 from Wisconsin 7,506 from Michigan 1,163 from other U.S. states Academic Programs At NMU, natural curiosity and intellectual challenge meet in stimulating classes grounded in the liberal arts. Students can always count on the support they need as the average student faculty ratio is 23:1. Students receive personal attention and encouragement at all stages of their academic development. Northern s optional First Year Experience program gives students the skills to be independent, lifelong learners. Location Marquette, Michigan, has been named one of the Most Livable Communities in the United States, an All America County, Michigan Cool City, and a three-time winner of 100 Best Communities for Young People. With breathtaking vistas on the south shore of Lake Superior, Marquette has approximately 20,000 lucky residents. Marquette was elected No. 1 fan favorite out of the 2010 Dozen Distinctive Destinations chosen by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Housing NMU s 10 residence halls are organized into living groups called houses, which include 40 45 students who actively shape their residential environments. Four students share a suite with two bedrooms and a bathroom. Free cable TV, laundry facilities and Internet access in residence halls. All residence halls are within five minutes of eating, learning and studying areas. Two full-service dining facilities plus cafés around campus: Tex-Mex, Starbucks, sushi and grab-and-go meals.
Just how far away? Depending on where you live in Wisconsin, Upper Michigan and NMU may be closer than you think. In fact, it could be closer than a school you may be considering in Wisconsin. Check out this chart to get an idea of the distance from your home to NMU. And with air service from Marquette to Milwaukee-Mitchell, you could be home in about an hour. Northern Michigan Distance from University Eau Claire 315 miles Green Bay 175 Madison 310 Marinette 125 Milwaukee 295 Washburn 190 Wausau 210 WISCONSIN Eau Claire Green Bay Madison Milwaukee Marquette Chicago If you attend high school in northern Wisconsin, contact: If you attend high school in in southwestern Wisconsin, contact: If you attend high school anywhere else in Wisconsin, contact: If you are a transfer student, contact: Becka Zemba 800-682-9797 rzemba@nmu.edu Marcia Lovett 773-297-4386 mlovett@nmu.edu Michelle Mattes 608-391-0738 mmattes@nmu.edu Jess Jones 800-682-9797 jesjones@nmu.edu You are encouraged to contact a Wisconsin-based NMU admissions counselor with any questions, to schedule a high school or community college visit or arrange a campus visit. An equal opportunity institution. 1401 Presque Isle Avenue 800-682-9797 admiss@nmu.edu Marquette, MI 49855-5301 906-227-2650 www.nmu.edu