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Northwestern Michigan College

General Information

Name: Northwestern Michigan College
Address: 1701 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686
Phone:

  • General information: (231) 995-1000
  • Financial aid office: (231) 995-1035
  • Admissions office: (231) 995-1054

Website: www.nmc.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Detailed Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
Tuition and fees
In-district$2,869$2,737$2,650
In-state$4,936$4,612$4,440
Out-of-state$6,165$5,636$5,448
Books and supplies$1,300$1,300$1,300
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$8,553$7,242$6,680
Other$2,507$2,072$2,072
Off Campus
Room and board$8,553$7,242$6,680
Other$2,507$2,072$2,072
Off Campus with Family
Other$2,507$2,072$2,072
Total Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
In-district
On Campus$15,229$13,351$12,702
Off Campus$15,229$13,351$12,702
Off Campus with Family$6,676$6,109$6,022
In-state
On Campus$17,296$15,226$14,492
Off Campus$17,296$15,226$14,492
Off Campus with Family$8,743$7,984$7,812
Out-of-state
On Campus$18,525$16,250$15,500
Off Campus$18,525$16,250$15,500
Off Campus with Family$9,972$9,008$8,820

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 82%
  • Federal grants: 41%
  • State/local grants: 49%
  • Institutional grants: 11%
  • Student loans: 35%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$2454
  • State/local grants:$1372
  • Institutional grants:$1083
  • Student loans:$3278

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2006-07):$15

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 4580
First-time student retention: 48%
Overall graduation rate: 17%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 45%
    • Part Time: 55%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 42%
    • Women: 58%

White non-hispanic: 89%
Black non-hispanic: 1%
Hispanic: 2%
Asian/pacific islander: 1%
American indian/alaska native: 2%
Other: 6%

Accreditation

AgencyPeriods of AccreditationAction
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 1/1/1961 -  None

Degrees offered

    Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences
  • Turf and Turfgrass Management - Associate
    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping - Associate
  • Business Administration and Management, General - Associate
  • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry - Associate
  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary - Certificate
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services - Certificate
  • Management Information Systems, General - Associate, Certificate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General - Certificate
    Education
  • Education, General - Associate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Computer Hardware Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Manufacturing Technology/Technician - Associate
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Development - Certificate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant - Associate, Certificate
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Certificate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate
    Legal Professions and Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Associate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies - Associate
    Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician - Associate
    Personal and Culinary Services
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training - Associate
    Physical Sciences
  • Physical Sciences - Associate
    Precision Production
  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant - Certificate
  • Welding Technology/Welder - Certificate
    Security and Protective Services
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration - Associate
    Transportation and Materials Moving
  • Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew - Associate
  • Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer - Certificate
    Visual and Performing Arts
  • Commercial and Advertising Art - Associate
  • Music, General - Associate


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