Northwestern Michigan College

Northwestern Michigan College is a public four-year institution located in Traverse City, MI, within a small city setting. The college enrolls 3,629 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 39.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 25% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 81% (IPEDS 2023).

The college provides a diverse range of programs across culinary arts, aviation, healthcare, technology, and skilled trades. Offerings include Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Culinary Arts and Related Services, Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew, Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Recording Arts Technology/Technician, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Surveying Technology/Surveying, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Welding Technology/Welder.

Located on the shores of Grand Traverse Bay in northern Michigan, Northwestern Michigan College serves a regional population with a wide spectrum of technical, health, and professional credential programs, including both certificate and associate-level credentials.