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Northern Michigan University

Northern Michigan University ranks #2,272 globally in the UNIRANKS 2027 World University Rankings with an overall score of 67.52 out of 100. It ranks #515 nationally.

| Global Rank 2272 | Overall Score 67.52 |
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Top Country #515

Top North America #602

Top World #2,272

Campus Safety & Security Measures

About Northern Michigan University

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Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is dedicated to providing quality education with a focus on student engagement and community involvement. The university promotes a collaborative learning environment, encouraging students to engage in research and service projects that benefit the local community. The diverse campus culture fosters inclusivity and personal growth, making it an ideal place for students to thrive academically and socially. Recognized and Verified by UNIRANKS.

Northern Michigan University Rankings 2027

Recognized, Verified | Published 1 August 2026 | Updated 1 August 2026

Overall Score
67.52
Global Rank
#2,272
Regional Rank
#602
Country Rank
#515
Institution Status
Recognized, Verified

Northern Michigan University Overall Rankings 2027

Explore Northern Michigan University’s performance across the official UNIRANKS World University Rankings 2027. Each ranking indicator measures a different aspect of institutional excellence, from education quality and research performance to student wellbeing, employability, digital transformation, and global engagement.

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UNIRANKS Indicator Scores are normalized performance scores on a 0–100 scale and should not be interpreted as raw institutional percentages unless explicitly stated.

Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities

72.5 / 100

Campus Safety & Security Measures

75 / 100

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment

70 / 100

Green Campus & Sustainability Initiatives

65 / 100

International Student Support & Cultural Inclusion

66 / 100

Student Housing, Dining, & Living Conditions

68 / 100

Student Support Services & Wellbeing Programs

70 / 100

Faculty & Researcher Achievements

65 / 100

Industry & Employer Recognitions

63 / 100

Institutional Awards

60 / 100

National & Regional Recognitions

64 / 100

Student Awards & Competitions

62 / 100

Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking

66 / 100

Employer Reputation & Satisfaction

65 / 100

Graduate Employment Rate

68 / 100

Industry Partnerships & Internships

67 / 100

Notable Alumni & Career Progression

62 / 100

Quality of Employment

70 / 100

Global Standing & Recognition

61 / 100

National Recognition & Standing

63 / 100

Peer & Academic Reputation

60 / 100

Ranking Trends & Improvements

62 / 100

Global Partnerships & Collaborations

58 / 100

International Reputation & Recognition

54 / 100

International Student Support

57 / 100

International Students & Faculty

55 / 100

Multicultural Campus Environment

59 / 100

Student & Faculty Mobility

56 / 100

Global Research Collaboration

55 / 100

Knowledge Transfer & Innovation

53 / 100

Open Science & Accessibility

54 / 100

Research Impact & Excellence

58 / 100

Research Integrity & Quality

57 / 100

Research Output & Scale

60 / 100

Research Portfolio Strength & Growth

56 / 100

Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning

62 / 100

Accreditation & Recognitions

66 / 100

Assessment & Feedback Mechanisms

64 / 100

Classroom & Teaching Methodologies

66 / 100

Faculty Credentials & Teaching Performance

67 / 100

Faculty-Student Ratio

68 / 100

Graduate & Postgraduate Success Rate

67 / 100

Graduate Research & Thesis Supervision

66 / 100

Internships & Industry Exposure

65 / 100

Practical Learning & Experiential Education

63 / 100

Program Diversity & Curriculum Innovation

65 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Learning Outcomes

64 / 100

Student Support Services

68 / 100

Academic Web Presence & Open Access

54 / 100

Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing

55 / 100

Interactive Features & Student Support Tools

58 / 100

Online Learning & Digital Services

57 / 100

Online Reputation & Backlink Authority

57 / 100

Search Visibility & SEO Authority

58 / 100

Social Media Presence & Influence

56 / 100

Website Performance & Speed

60 / 100

Website Quality & User Experience

60 / 100

Website Reach & Audience Engagement

59 / 100

Website Security & Technical Compliance

61 / 100

AI, Analytics & Automation

62 / 100

Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

61 / 100

Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity

65 / 100

E-Learning & Online Education

65 / 100

digital Learning Ecosystem

64 / 100

Smart Campus Innovation & Emerging Technologies

60 / 100

Smart Teaching & Learning Technologies

63 / 100

Academic Workforce & Qualifications

67 / 100

Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach

63 / 100

Institutional Maturity & Stability

64 / 100

Program & Degree Portfolio

65 / 100

Student Population & Academic Scale

66 / 100

Academic Experience Feedback

70 / 100

Campus Life & Student Engagement

68 / 100

Retention & Student Continuity

66 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Survey Results

71 / 100

Student Support & Responsiveness

69 / 100

Student Voice & Complaint Resolution

65 / 100

Northern Michigan University Historical Rankings

Explore Northern Michigan University's historical ranking performance using records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive. Compare ranking positions, available scores, and long-term performance trends across years.

Historical ranking data for Northern Michigan University

Historical ranking records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive
YearOverall ScoreGlobal Rank
1980NA#1978
1981NA#1975
1982NA#1981
1983NA#1975
1984NA#1978
1985NA#1977
1986NA#1929
1987NA#1929
1988NA#1908
1989NA#1929
1990NA#1899
1991NA#1929
1992NA#1929
1993NA#1995
1994NA#1929
1995NA#1929
1996NA#1929
1997NA#1906
1998NA#1929
1999NA#1929
2000NA#1988
2001NA#2019
2002NA#1980
2003NA#2055
2004NA#1979
2005NA#2053
2006NA#2011
2007NA#2010
2008NA#2008
2009NA#2047
2010NA#2046
2011NA#2004
2012NA#2025
2013NA#1989
2014NA#2019
2015NA#1969
2016NA#1950
2017NA#1990
2018NA#1990
2019NA#3615
2020NA#3600
2021NA#4098
2022NA#2421
202365#2082
202465.45#2082
202564.59#2292
202664.59#2292
202767.52#2272

UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive

UNIRANKS maintains one of the world's largest historical university ranking archives, with institutional records dating back to 1980. Historical rankings, scores, and institutional data are continuously being verified, digitized, and expanded as new archival sources become available.

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