Published cost of attendance is $27,841. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $7,697, middle-income families pay around $11,051, higher-income families pay approximately $22,268.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $27,841 |
| Tuition and Fees | $19,773 |
| Room and Board | $13,274 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$13,756 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $14,085 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,697 |
| $30–48k | $7,185 |
| $48–75k | $11,051 |
| $75–110k | $16,324 |
| $110k+ | $22,268 |
Published cost of attendance is $27,841. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $7,697, middle-income families pay around $11,051, higher-income families pay approximately $22,268. Azimuth ranks Northern Michigan University #315 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 77.9 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,474; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $17,287. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,624, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $243 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Northern Michigan University earn median 4-year earnings of $52,624, placing Northern Michigan University in the 12.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,886 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Northern Michigan University in the 26.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Northern Michigan University #1195 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Northern Michigan University's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 103 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $77,670, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Biology, General program graduates 99 students with median 4-year earnings of $43,698, while Psychology, General delivers median 4-year earnings of $43,349 across 67 graduates. These health and applied-science programs anchor the institution's economic profile and drive consistent outcomes across the student body.
