Northwestern Michigan College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. a public school with 2,813 students.
About This School
Northwestern Michigan College is a public institution located in Traverse City, Michigan with approximately 2,813 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,231 per year. The graduation rate is 25%, and the typical graduate earns $34,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) is a public community college in Traverse City, Michigan. Established in 1951, the college enrolls more than 4,000 students. The college offers associate degrees and professional certificates, bachelor's degrees through the Great Lakes Maritime Academy and Great Lakes Water Studies Institute, and bachelor's and master's degrees granted by partner universities.
Located in Traverse City, this affordable community college is worth considering if you're looking to minimize debt — graduates leave with just $8,191 in median debt, which is remarkably low. The 81% freshman retention rate suggests students generally have a positive first-year experience, and the Great Lakes Maritime Academy offers a distinctive path not found at most community colleges. That said, the 25% graduation rate is a real concern and worth asking about directly — find out whether that reflects students transferring out or simply not finishing.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 24% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,813 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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