Race & Ethnicity
Northern Michigan University has a diverse student body with 15% 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
Diversity Highlights
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
Gender Statistics
38% of total enrollment
54% of total enrollment
3% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Northern Michigan University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 63% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
63%
Traditional Age (18-21)
13%
Non-Traditional (25+)
9%
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
Regional Representation
75% of student body
24% of student body
1% of student body
States Represented
41 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
15%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
59%
Female Students
Global Reach
1%
International
Age Diversity
13%
Non-Traditional Age