Paying for Northern Michigan University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$13,622 5.21%	$19,244 3.63%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$11,600 5.19%	$15,056 3.95%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Northern Michigan University (Northern Michigan) are $13,622 for Michigan residents and $19,244 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,560 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

98% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,962. It could cover 41.37% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $21,280 for Michigan residents and $26,902 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Northern Michigan's 4-year tuition is $56,889 for Michigan residents and $79,365 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $123,856 for Michigan residents and $146,331 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Northern Michigan University is $13,622 for Michigan residents and $19,244 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 5.21% for Michigan residents and increased by 3.63% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($8,884) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,560.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Northern Michigan is $14,331 for Michigan residents and $19,942 for out-of-state students, a 3.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Northern Michigan Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,948	$18,570	$14,034
2023-2024	$13,622	$19,244	$14,900
Change % 2023-2024	5.21%	3.63%	6.17%
2024-2025	$14,331	$19,942	$15,819

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $11,600 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $15,056. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($9,802) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,696.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Northern Michigan is $12,202 for Michigan residents and $15,651 for out-of-state students , a 3.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Northern Michigan Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$11,028	$14,484	$14,034
2023-2024	$11,600	$15,056	$14,900
Change % 2023-2024	5.19%	3.95%	6.17%
2024-2025	$12,202	$15,651	$15,819

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Northern Michigan. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $530 for Michigan residents and $765 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $669 for Michigan residents and $885 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$504	$738
	2023-2024	$530	$765
	2024-2025	$557	$793
Graduate	2022-2023	$636	$852
	2023-2024	$669	$885
	2024-2025	$704	$919

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,900 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 6.17% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 3.08% compared to the previous year.

The Northern Michigan's 2024 on-campus COA is $29,242 for state residents and $34,864 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $27,674 for state residents and $33,296 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Northern Michigan
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$13,622
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$19,244
Room & Board	$12,752	$10,850
Personal Expenses	$2,148	$2,482
Books & Supplies	$720
COA (In-State)	$29,242	$27,674
COA (Out-of-State)	$34,864	$33,296

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Northern Michigan?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Northern Michigan is $56,889 for Michigan residents and $79,365 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Northern Michigan University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Northern Michigan 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$13,858	$14,098	$14,342	$14,591	$56,889
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$19,480	$19,719	$19,961	$20,206	$79,365
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$14,098	$14,342	$14,591	$14,844	$57,875
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$19,719	$19,961	$20,206	$20,453	$80,338
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$14,342	$14,591	$14,844	$15,101	$58,878
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$19,961	$20,206	$20,453	$20,704	$81,324
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$14,591	$14,844	$15,101	$15,362	$59,898
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$20,206	$20,453	$20,704	$20,958	$82,321
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$14,844	$15,101	$15,362	$15,629	$60,935
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$20,453	$20,704	$20,958	$21,215	$83,331

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $123,856 for Michigan residents and $146,331 for out-of-state students.

Northern Michigan 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$29,913	$30,602	$31,318	$32,052	$123,856
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$35,535	$36,222	$36,926	$37,648	$146,331
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$30,602	$31,308	$32,043	$32,796	$126,719
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$36,222	$36,926	$37,648	$38,387	$149,183
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$31,308	$32,033	$32,786	$33,559	$129,658
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$36,926	$37,648	$38,387	$39,144	$152,104
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$32,033	$32,777	$33,550	$34,342	$132,674
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$37,648	$38,387	$39,144	$39,919	$155,097
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$32,777	$33,540	$34,333	$35,146	$135,768
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$38,387	$39,144	$39,919	$40,714	$158,164

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 98% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $92,008 for Michigan residents and $114,483 for out-of-state students.

Northern Michigan 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$21,951	$22,640	$23,356	$24,090	$92,008
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$27,573	$28,260	$28,964	$29,686	$114,483
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$22,640	$23,346	$24,081	$24,834	$94,871
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$28,260	$28,964	$29,686	$30,425	$117,335
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$23,346	$24,071	$24,824	$25,597	$97,810
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$28,964	$29,686	$30,425	$31,182	$120,256
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$24,071	$24,815	$25,588	$26,380	$100,826
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$29,686	$30,425	$31,182	$31,957	$123,249
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$24,815	$25,578	$26,371	$27,184	$103,920
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$30,425	$31,182	$31,957	$32,752	$126,316

	In-State	Out-of-State
Northern Michigan University	$13,622	$19,244
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	$18,309	$60,107
Michigan State University	$17,270	$44,040
Wayne State University	$15,464	$33,158
Grand Valley State University	$14,978	$21,154
Western Michigan University	$15,298	$19,098