Northwestern Michigan College Cost & Financial Aid
Affordability Summary
Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid.
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What You'll Pay at Northwestern Michigan College
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The Cost Formula
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Net Price
$7,568
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Northwestern Michigan College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$6,231
Northwestern Michigan College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$5,237
$30–48k
$3,168
$48–75k
$7,568
$75–110k
$8,909
$110k+
$11,630
Understanding Your Aid Package
Northwestern Michigan College has a sticker price of N/A per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
$48–75K families pay: ~$7,568/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$5,237/year
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$12,500
Range (25th–75th)$3,500 – $15,500
Median Parent PLUS Loans$18,375
Debt Manageability
0.21x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,167
Earnings Growth
+9%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$4,017
73th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$22,451
25th %ile
$56,520
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Northwestern Michigan College Cost & Financial Aid
Northwestern Michigan College's published tuition is $13,753 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $7,568—a difference of $6,185.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $5,237 at Northwestern Michigan College. 30% of students receive Pell Grants.
Northwestern Michigan College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Northwestern graduates is $12,500, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $132 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $11,630 at Northwestern—still $2,123 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
