by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many Northern Michigan University first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Northern Michigan University retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 76% students making it past their freshmen year, Northern Michigan University has freshmen retention rates above the national average.
Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
When looking at just colleges and universities in Michigan, the average is 70.80%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Northern Michigan University | 76% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Michigan | 70.80% |
There were approximately 1,347 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
Four years after beginning their degree, 26% of those students had graduated. By 2017, six years after starting their degree, 51% of the students had graduated and after eight years 53% of this class completed their degree.
The official graduation rate of Northern Michigan University is 51%. This is the percentage of students who completed their degree within 150% of the published time. That means six years for a standard bachelor's degree program.
The average length of time it takes an Northern Michigan University undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.52 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 897 | 34% |
| Six Years | 1,347 | 51% |
| Eight Years | 56 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 1,252 | 47% |
Approximately 1252 students or 47% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 1252 students who did not complete their degree?
8 are still enrolled.
654 transferred to another institution.
Northern Michigan University lost contact with the remaining 547 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 8 | 0.6% |
| Transferred | 654 | 52.2% |
| Dropped Out | 547 | 43.7% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 32% |
| Asian | 57% |
| Black / African-American | 14% |
| Hispanic | 34% |
| International | 38% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 38% |
| Unknown | 39% |
| White | 49% |
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are much more likely to graduate in four years. Some schools cater to mostly traditional students while others cater to 'non-traditional' students. So called 'non-traditional' students include part-time students or those who may be returning after an absense. It is common for part-time and/or adult students to take longer to graduate.
Traditional Students:
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.
Non-Traditional Students:
Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.
The majority of students at Northern Michigan University are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
Examining the graduation rates of the specific cohorts shown below may be more revealing than looking at the overall graduaton rates.
First-time / full-time students at Northern Michigan University represent 69% of the students in the class of 2015, and 64.22% of Northern Michigan University bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 26%, first-time students in the Northern Michigan University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Northern Michigan University graduation rate was 47%, and by the eight year mark, 50% of the cohort had completed their degree.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.
| First-Time / Full-Time Completions | Northern Michigan University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 26% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 47% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 50% | 47.82% |
927 first-time / full-time students or 50% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
8 are still enrolled.
484 transferred to another institution.
Northern Michigan University lost contact with the remaining 405 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 8 | 0.86% |
| Transferred | 484 | 52.21% |
| Dropped Out | 405 | 43.69% |
First-time / part-time students at Northern Michigan University represent 1.57% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 24%, first-time, part-time students in the Northern Michigan University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 26%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, 23.72% after eight years.
| First-Time / Part-Time Completions | Northern Michigan University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 14% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 24% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 26% | 23.72% |
31 first-time / part-time students or 74% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
11 transferred to another institution.
Northern Michigan University lost contact with the remaining 20 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 11 | 35.48% |
| Dropped Out | 20 | 64.52% |
727 Northern Michigan University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 27.26% of the students in the class of 2015.
Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.
With a six year graduation rate of 62%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average for students in this category.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 64%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.
| Returning / Full-Time Completions | Northern Michigan University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 62% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 64% | 55.07% |
264 non first-time / part-time students or 36% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
12 are still enrolled.
143 transferred to another institution.
Northern Michigan University lost contact with the remaining 109 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 12 | 4.55% |
| Transferred | 143 | 54.17% |
| Dropped Out | 109 | 41.29% |
54 Northern Michigan University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 2.02% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 42%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 43%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 36.03% after six years, 36.03% after eight years.
| Returning / Part-Time Completions | Northern Michigan University | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 42% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 43% | 37.80% |
30 non first-time / part-time students or 57% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
1 are still enrolled.
16 transferred to another institution.
Northern Michigan University lost contact with the remaining 13 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 1 | 3.33% |
| Transferred | 16 | 53.33% |
| Dropped Out | 13 | 43.33% |
