Northern Michigan University Demographics & Diversity Overview

14%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
1%
International
36
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Northern Michigan University has a diverse student body with 14% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
85.8%(5,466)
Hispanic
4.0%(255)
African American
1.6%(104)
Asian
0.9%(57)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.4%(92)
Two or More Races
3.7%(235)
Unknown
2.6%(163)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color14%
Total Enrollment6,970
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Northern Michigan University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Northern Michigan University has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.1%(2,634)
Women
57.9%(3,800)
Other
2.0%(129.5)

Gender Statistics

Men2,634

38% of total enrollment

Women3,800

55% of total enrollment

Other129.5

2% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Northern Michigan University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 69% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.5%(160)
18-19
36.2%(2,327)
20-21
32.9%(2,117)
22-24
16.6%(1,066)
25+
11.9%(764)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.4%(13)
22-24
24.1%(129)
25+
73.5%(394)

Age Diversity Insights

69%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

Non-Traditional (25+)

8%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Northern Michigan University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 75% in-state residents, 24% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
75.1%(1,054)
Out-of-State
24.2%(339)
International
0.7%(10)

Regional Representation

In-State1,054

75% of student body

Out-of-State339

24% of student body

International10

1% of student body

States Represented

36 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

14%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age