by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Northwestern Michigan College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on NMC costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Northwestern Michigan College ran about $10,816 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $8,544 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $9,760 | $1,056 | $10,816 |
| In-State | $7,488 | $1,056 | $8,544 |
Northwestern Michigan College tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Northwestern Michigan College cost for part-time students?
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. With an average cost of $10,816 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, Northwestern Michigan College is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. Undergraduates who hail from Michigan pay an average of $8,544 a year to attend NMC, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Northwestern Michigan College compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Great Lakes | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Northwestern Michigan College Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 4.35% for the past five years, Michigan residents could expect to pay $9,304 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If the in-state NMC tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $19,013, and four years would cost $39,717.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 4.33% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $11,772 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This means an estimated $24,053 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at NMC, and $50,232 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at NMC.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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