Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $5,350 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $12,762 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $11,821 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $5,243 | State avg: $16,178. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 28.50% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 23.95% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Northwestern Michigan College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$12,762
Room and board
$10,200
Books and supplies
$835
Other expenses
$1,620
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$11,821
Average net price
$5,243
Average aid coverage
56%
$6,578 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Northwestern Michigan College pays approximately $5,243 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Michigan average of $16,178 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Northwestern Michigan College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Michigan and national averages.
Northwestern Michigan College net price
$5,243
Michigan average
$16,178
National average
$17,506
Northwestern Michigan College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $12,762 and average net price at $5,243. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$12,762
Current net price
$5,243
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
24.89%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$38,167
Undergraduates
2,668
10-Year Median Earnings - Northwestern Michigan College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Northwestern Michigan College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Northwestern Michigan College?
Undergraduates
2,668
Completion rate
24.89%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
28.50%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
23.95%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 28.50% of Northwestern Michigan College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 23.95% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Northwestern Michigan College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Northwestern Michigan College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Northwestern Michigan College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Northwestern Michigan College is listed at 1701 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Northwestern Michigan College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Michigan College | Not available | $12,762 | $5,243 | $38,167 |
| Kettering University | 79.09% | $46,380 | $33,092 | $94,823 |
| Chamberlain University-Michigan | 88.89% | $19,686 | $26,870 | $92,405 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | 17.94% | $58,072 | $14,832 | $83,648 |
| Michigan Technological University | 87.94% | $41,340 | $15,729 | $78,198 |
Similar Schools in Traverse City
This local cluster focuses on nearby Traverse City schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Traverse City.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Northwestern Michigan College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Northwestern Michigan College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Northwestern Michigan College tuition?
Northwestern Michigan College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $12,762.
What is Northwestern Michigan College's average net price?
Northwestern Michigan College's average net price in the local dataset is $5,243.
What is Northwestern Michigan College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $38,167 for Northwestern Michigan College.
Is Northwestern Michigan College accredited?
Northwestern Michigan College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Northwestern Michigan College?
The local dataset lists 2,668 undergraduate students at Northwestern Michigan College.
What percentage of Northwestern Michigan College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Northwestern Michigan College in the local dataset is 28.50%.
What is the federal loan rate at Northwestern Michigan College?
The federal loan rate for Northwestern Michigan College in the local dataset is 23.95%.
Where should I verify Northwestern Michigan College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Northwestern Michigan College or the latest official federal education data.