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Northern Michigan University (NMU)

Black Pinpoint 1401 Presque Isle Avenue | Marquette, MI | 49855

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
12,025
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Acceptance Rate
84%
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Average HS GPA
3.33

SAT & ACT Test Scores

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Blind

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Academic GPA

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$18,540
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$720
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
Yes
Board for Commuters
2708
Transportation for Commuters
$2,100
On-Campus Room and Board
13136
Approximate Expenses per year
$37,204

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
18 : 1
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Total Faculty
451
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Terminal Degree
224

Gender

Men
227
Women
224
Minority
46
International
24

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
33%
Graduate in 5 years
49%
Graduate in 6 years
53%

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Terminal Associate
Transfer Associate

06. Student Body

Gender

59% female41% male

Out of State

24% are out
of state
76% are
in-state

Students

84% are
full time
16% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
6,684
Foreign Countries Represented
26

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.78%
Asian
0.46%
Black
1.87%
Hispanic
4.57%
Caucasian
84.76%
Unknown
1.32%
International
1.00%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Students
50%
First-Year Students
84%
Campus Environment
Village
Help finding off-campus housing
No

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Kate Hooper
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
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Campus Visit 1401 Presque Isle Ave. Marquette, MI 49855
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906-227-1709

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

M-F

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906-227-1709

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
2 hours

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
With approval from Department and/or Professor

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Faculty can be contacted in advance for prospective students attending a campus visit program; Coaches will not be contacted by staff. Contact the Athletic Department if interested in meeting coach during a campus visit.
Advance Notice
2 weeks

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

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On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Not Available

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Other
Limitations
Only during freshman orientation or prearranged with a summer group visit.

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Sawyer International Airport: https://sawyerairport.com/ (906) 346-3308 Marq-Tran (bus service): https://marq-tran.com/ (906) 225-1112 dispatch@marq-tran.com Checker Transport (cab service): https://checker-transport-of-marquette.business.site/ (906) 227-7777 or (906) 226-7772 Greyhound: https://www.greyhound.com/en-us/bus-stations-in-marquette (906) 228-8393


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

Directions from Midwest Cities Map of NMU with distance from major cities Directions from the Chicago area: Take 94 North toward the Wisconsin border Follow 94/41 through downtown Milwaukee Follow signs for 43 to Green Bay North of Green Bay take exit 192A (41/141 North to Marinette/Iron Mountain) Stay to the right and follow 41 to Oconto/Marinette Just past the downtown Marinette area, there will be signs directing you to turn left. If you miss this turn, you will soon find yourself at the lakeshore. In this case, backtrack to follow 41 Five minutes after your left turn, you will see a large Shell Gas station on the right Just past this station is a right fork for M-35 to Escanaba Take this turn to get onto M-35 Continue on M-35 to Escanaba where M-35 will join with US-41/US-2 and will take you through Escanaba, past the Mead Paper Plant to Gladstone Approximately 10 miles after Gladstone, US-41 will turn north towards Marquette Turn left and follow US-41 (approximately 50 miles) to Marquette Directions from the Minneapolis area: Follow 35W North to Duluth, MN (about 150 miles) Take I-535 S to US-53S to Superior, WI Follow US-2 to Wakefield, MI (about 100 miles) Turn left onto M-28 in Wakefield M-28 merges to US-41 leading to Marquette (about 135 miles) Directions from the lower peninsula of Michigan: Take I-75 north to exit 344B to merge onto I-75-BL/US-2 W toward Escanaba/Manistique Continue to follow US-2 to M-117/Country Ave. (about 65 mi.) Turn right onto M-117 to M-28 (about 17 mi.) Go left on M-28 Continue onto BUS US-41/Front Street in Marquette Once in Marquette: If you are entering Marquette from the WEST on US Hwy 41: At the first traffic circle (roundabout) as you enter Marquette, continue straight to stay on US Hwy 41 At the next traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto County Rd HQ (go past Target) County Road HQ turns into Wright Street. Follow that for 2.5 miles. At the traffic circle, continue straight At the next traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Tracy Avenue, and you will be on NMU's Campus. Follow Tracy Avenue to 7th street At the 4-way stop, go straight onto Lee Drive Continue down Lee Drive and turn right into Lot 8 for the Northern Center or left for Lot 13. You may also continue down Lee Drive, take a right at the four-way stop on Kaye Avenue, and park behind the Northern Center in Lot 1. If you are visiting campus through any of our other programs, please refer to the check-in directions provided from that program. If you are entering Marquette from the EAST or SOUTH on US Hwy 41/Michigan Hwy 28: At the first traffic circle (roundabout), take the 2nd exit to continue on US Hwy 41. At the next traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto S. 7th Street Follow 7th street for 1.3 miles, and you will be on NMU's campus. Turn right at the four-way stop sign on Lee Drive Continue down Lee Drive and turn right into Lot 8 for the Northern Center or left for Lot 13 You may also continue down Lee Drive, take a right at the four-way stop on Kaye Avenue, and park behind the Northern Center in Lot 1. If you are visiting campus through any of our other programs please refer to the check-in directions provided from that program.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

https://nmu.edu/admissions/visiting-campus-and-need-place-stay


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division II

Participate in intramural sports
15%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
7%

Men's Sports (Wildcats)

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Basketball
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Diving
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Football
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Golf
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Wrestling

Women's Sports (Wildcats)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball
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Wrestling

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male
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Other
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Theme Housing

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Rena Gregorich
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
262
Number of Honor Societies
11
Number of Social Sororities
2
Number of Religious Organizations
12

12. Student Services

Health

Military

Army ROTC Offered on-campus

Sustainability

School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes

Green rating

92%

Food budget spent on local/organic food

35%

Available Transportation Alternatives

Bike Share
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School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
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School Developed Bicycle Plan
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CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description All full-time, on-campus students have the option to use an NMU issued laptop (either ThinkPad or MacBook notebooks) at no cost. Part-time and web-based students can also opt into the laptop program for an additional $385 fee per semester. Upon graduation, students have the option to purchase their NMU issued laptop.

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateDec 15

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,856
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,527
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,680
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
70%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$31,803
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$11,536
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
33%
Graduate in 5 years
49%
Graduate in 6 years
53%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Experiential
02 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.

  • Agricultural Business and Management, Other.
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other.
  • Plant Sciences, Other.
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02 AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.

  • American Indian/Native American Studies.
  • Deaf Studies.
  • German Studies.
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03 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
  • Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other.
  • Neuroscience.
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04 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Construction Management.
  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other.
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
  • Finance, General.
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
  • Insurance.
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
  • Organizational Leadership.
  • Restaurant/Food Services Management.
  • Small Business Administration/Management.
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05 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
  • Public Relations/Image Management.
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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06 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster.
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07 CONSTRUCTION TRADES.

  • Building/Property Maintenance.
  • Lineworker.
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08 EDUCATION.

  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Chemistry Teacher Education.
  • Curriculum and Instruction.
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances.
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation.
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities.
  • Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • French Language Teacher Education.
  • History Teacher Education.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Physics Teacher Education.
  • Reading Teacher Education.
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education.
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
  • Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education.
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09 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.

  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician.
  • Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician.
  • Industrial Technology/Technician.
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician.
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
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10 ENGINEERING.

  • Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.
  • Pre-Engineering.
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11 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • Creative Writing.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
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12 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.

  • Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other.
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13 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.

  • French Language and Literature.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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14 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other.
  • Athletic Training/Trainer.
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other.
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician.
  • Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist.
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.
  • Health and Wellness, General.
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
  • Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy.
  • Pre-Chiropractic Studies.
  • Pre-Dentistry Studies.
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
  • Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies.
  • Pre-Optometry Studies.
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
  • Pre-Physical Therapy Studies.
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist.
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15 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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16 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.

  • Corrections.
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
  • Security and Loss Prevention Services.
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17 LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
  • Pre-Law Studies.
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18 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.

  • General Studies.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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19 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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20 MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician.
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician.
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology.
  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, General.
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21 MILITARY TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLIED SCIENCES.

  • Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare.
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22 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies.
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23 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.

  • Environmental Science.
  • Environmental Studies.
  • Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management.
  • Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism.
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24 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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25 PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES.

  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist.
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor.
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General.
  • Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design.
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist.
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27 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
  • Forensic Chemistry.
  • Geology/Earth Science, General.
  • Physics, General.
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28 PRECISION PRODUCTION.

  • Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist.
  • Welding Technology/Welder.
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29 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Applied Behavior Analysis.
  • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other.
  • Psychology, General.
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31 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Anthropology.
  • Economics, General.
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
  • International Relations and Affairs.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
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32 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Acting.
  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other.
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
  • Dance, General.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Music, General.
  • Musical Theatre.
  • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.

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