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ACCEPTANCE RATE

65.59%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

93%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

20:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

38

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$7,306

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Entrepreneurship Degree

An entrepreneur is an individual possessing both the capacity and willingness to manage, develop, and organize resources of a business and all associated risks in order to generate a profit. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer entrepreneurship degrees.

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Northern Michigan University (NCMC)

1515 Howard St, Petoskey, MI

Northern Michigan University is a public institution located in Marquette, Michigan and provides a large number of program options for students. Northern Michigan University has a yearly student enrollment of approximately nine thousand.

Students can select from a few areas of study, including:

  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Visual And Performing Arts
  • Security And Protective Services
  • Business And Marketing Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Most students at NMU scored in a range of 19 - 25 on the ACT exam. Northern Michigan University accepts approximately 70 percent of applicants. Of those admitted, about 39 percent of students enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found at webb.nmu.edu.

The tuition at NMU varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $9,300 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $14,000 per year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $4,500. Students enrolled at this school may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Northern Michigan University "Wildcats" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

  • Basketball (NCAA Division II)
  • Football (NCAA Division II)
  • Golf (NCAA Division II)
  • Ice Hockey (NCAA Division II)
  • Skiing (NCAA Division II)

Students can visit the Northern Michigan University website to see a complete list of programs offered, student services, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Entrepreneurship Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. NCMC offers a bachelor's degree program in entrepreneurship.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male4
Female6

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black1
White9

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Entrepreneurship program at NCMC, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Chief Executives

Description

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

General and Operations Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, regulatory affairs managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.9% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants Northern Michigan University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Northern Michigan University may offer services including:

  • Distance learning
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

NCMC is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
  • Football (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Skiing
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Track and Field, Indoor
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball