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Northern Michigan University

  • LocationMarquette, MI
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 7,197 students
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Northern Michigan University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Catholic Campus Ministry at Northern Michigan University in Marquette traces its roots to 1926 and has a chaplain and campus minister, Fr. Dustin Larson. Its website lists Mass on weekdays and weekends, a student oratory open 24 hours, scheduled confession on several days, FOCUS missionaries, Bible studies, and a diocesan collegiate retreat each semester. The Diocese of Marquette lists the ministry at 1200 Hebard Court, Marquette.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 8

  • Saturday4:00 PMLocation not stated on the ministry's schedule
  • Sunday8:00 AMLocation not stated on the ministry's schedule
  • Sunday11:00 AMLocation not stated on the ministry's schedule
  • Sunday6:00 PMLocation not stated on the ministry's schedule · The ministry notes that most NMU students attend this Mass.
  • Monday, Wednesday5:30 PMSt. Michael's (parish)
  • Tuesday, Thursday, Friday9:00 AMSt. Michael's (parish)
Show 2 more mass times
  • Wednesday8:50 AMOur Lady of Good Help Oratory
  • Thursday9:06 PMOur Lady of Good Help Oratory · Follows the Thursday Holy Hour.

Confession 3

  • Sunday4:45 PMLocation not stated on the ministry's schedule · Listed until 5:45 PM, before the 6:00 PM Mass.
  • Thursday7:00 PMOur Lady of Good Help Oratory confessional (2nd floor) · Listed until 9:00 PM, during Eucharistic Adoration.
  • Saturday11:00 AMSt. Michael's (parish) · Listed until 12:00 PM. Also available at other times by appointment.

Adoration 4

  • Monday–Friday6:45 AMOur Lady of Good Help Oratory · Listed until 8:45 AM.
  • Monday, Tuesday8:00 PMOur Lady of Good Help Oratory · Listed until 9:00 PM.
  • Wednesday4:30 PMSt. Michael's (parish) · Listed until 5:25 PM, during Eucharistic Adoration.
  • Thursday8:00 PMOur Lady of Good Help Oratory · Thursday Holy Hour, listed until 9:00 PM. The schedule grid lists Thursday adoration from 7:00 PM; see gaps.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Catholic Campus Ministry at NMU | Mass Timesnmucatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 8:00 AM English English EN 11:00 AM English English EN 6:00 PM English English EN Most NMU Students Attend this Mass.”
    The ministry lists a Saturday 4:00 PM Mass and Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
    “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 8:00 AM English English EN 11:00 AM English English EN 6:00 PM English English EN Most NMU Students Attend this Mass.”
    The ministry lists a Saturday 4:00 PM Mass and Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
    “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 8:00 AM English English EN 11:00 AM English English EN 6:00 PM English English EN Most NMU Students Attend this Mass.”
    The ministry lists a Saturday 4:00 PM Mass and Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
    “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 8:00 AM English English EN 11:00 AM English English EN 6:00 PM English English EN Most NMU Students Attend this Mass.”
    The ministry lists a Saturday 4:00 PM Mass and Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
    “Daily Mass Schedule Mon Wed 5:30 PM English English EN St. Michael's Tu Th F 9:00 AM English English EN St. Michael's Wednesday 8:50 AM English English EN OLGH Oratory Thursday: 9:06 PM English English EN OLGH Oratory”
    The ministry lists Mass on each weekday, at St. Michael's and at its Our Lady of Good Help Oratory.
    “Daily Mass Schedule Mon Wed 5:30 PM English English EN St. Michael's Tu Th F 9:00 AM English English EN St. Michael's Wednesday 8:50 AM English English EN OLGH Oratory Thursday: 9:06 PM English English EN OLGH Oratory”
    The ministry lists Mass on each weekday, at St. Michael's and at its Our Lady of Good Help Oratory.
    “Daily Mass Schedule Mon Wed 5:30 PM English English EN St. Michael's Tu Th F 9:00 AM English English EN St. Michael's Wednesday 8:50 AM English English EN OLGH Oratory Thursday: 9:06 PM English English EN OLGH Oratory”
    The ministry lists Mass on each weekday, at St. Michael's and at its Our Lady of Good Help Oratory.
    “We have our own dedicated Oratory for students to pray in 24-7. There is also a morning Eucharistic Adoration 6:45-8:45 AM, Mon-Fri, as well as Thurs Holy Hour from 8-9 PM, followed by Mass at 9:06 PM.”
    The ministry has a dedicated student oratory, weekday morning adoration, a Thursday Holy Hour and a Thursday 9:06 PM Mass.
    “Sunday 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM Before 6 PM Mass.”
    Confession is listed on Sunday from 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM, before the 6:00 PM Mass.
    “Thursday 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM OLGH Confessional (2nd Floor) during Eucharistic Adoration”
    Confession is offered Thursday evenings in the oratory confessional during adoration.
    “Saturday 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM At St. Michael's Also anytime by appointment.”
    Confession is offered Saturday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Michael's, and by appointment.
    “We have our own dedicated Oratory for students to pray in 24-7. There is also a morning Eucharistic Adoration 6:45-8:45 AM, Mon-Fri, as well as Thurs Holy Hour from 8-9 PM, followed by Mass at 9:06 PM.”
    The ministry has a dedicated student oratory, weekday morning adoration, a Thursday Holy Hour and a Thursday 9:06 PM Mass.
    “Mon Tue 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM OLGH Oratory”
    Eucharistic adoration is listed Monday and Tuesday evenings in the oratory.
    “Wednesday 4:30 PM to 5:25 PM At St. Michael's during Eucharistic Adoration”
    Eucharistic adoration is listed Wednesday afternoons at St. Michael's.
    “We have our own dedicated Oratory for students to pray in 24-7. There is also a morning Eucharistic Adoration 6:45-8:45 AM, Mon-Fri, as well as Thurs Holy Hour from 8-9 PM, followed by Mass at 9:06 PM.”
    The ministry has a dedicated student oratory, weekday morning adoration, a Thursday Holy Hour and a Thursday 9:06 PM Mass.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Northern Michigan University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint Michael Catholic Church: 0.6 mi1Saint Peter Cathedral: 1.3 mi2Saint Christopher Parish: 1.6 mi3Catholic Campus Ministry at NMU (CCM Center and Our Lady of Good Help Oratory): 0.5 miNorthern Michigan University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Michael Catholic Church — 0.6 mi
  2. Saint Peter Cathedral — 1.3 mi · 311 West Baraga Avenue, Marquette
  3. Saint Christopher Parish — 1.6 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ACatholic life on campus: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

98 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The campus ministry's own website names its chaplain and campus minister and describes the ministry's history at NMU.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Contact Us | Catholic Campus Ministry at NMUnmucatholic.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Dustin Larson Chaplain & Campus Minister 906-261-0345”
      Fr. Dustin Larson is listed as Chaplain and Campus Minister of the Catholic Campus Ministry.
    2. Our Story | Catholic Campus Ministry at NMUnmucatholic.org/story · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry at NMU traces its roots way back to 1926. The Newman Club was first organized in 1926 and first listed as an official campus organization in 1933.”
      The Catholic Campus Ministry traces its roots to 1926, with the Newman Club organized that year.
    3. Ministry Finder | Diocese of Marquettedioceseofmarquette.org/ministryfinder · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “NMU - Catholic Campus Ministry 1200 Hebard Court, Marquette, MI, 49855 Mailing: 401 W Kaye Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855”
      The Diocese of Marquette lists NMU's Catholic Campus Ministry at 1200 Hebard Court, Marquette, with a mailing address at 401 W Kaye Ave.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The diocese lists the ministry's physical address as 1200 Hebard Court, and the ministry's own listing places it across from the University Center and Cohodas. The ministry also operates a dedicated oratory.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Ministry Finder | Diocese of Marquettedioceseofmarquette.org/ministryfinder · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “NMU - Catholic Campus Ministry 1200 Hebard Court, Marquette, MI, 49855 Mailing: 401 W Kaye Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855”
      The Diocese of Marquette lists NMU's Catholic Campus Ministry at 1200 Hebard Court, Marquette, with a mailing address at 401 W Kaye Ave.
    2. Northern Michigan University Campus Ministry Associationnmucma.weebly.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Location: 401 Kaye Ave. (across from UC & Cohodas) / St. Michaels Parish”
      The Catholic Campus Ministry's listed location is 401 Kaye Ave., across from the University Center and Cohodas, at St. Michael's Parish.
    3. Catholic Campus Ministry at NMU | Mass Timesnmucatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We have our own dedicated Oratory for students to pray in 24-7. There is also a morning Eucharistic Adoration 6:45-8:45 AM, Mon-Fri, as well as Thurs Holy Hour from 8-9 PM, followed by Mass at 9:06 PM.”
      The ministry has a dedicated student oratory, weekday morning adoration, a Thursday Holy Hour and a Thursday 9:06 PM Mass.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Dustin Larson is presented as the campus chaplain and campus minister.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Contact Us | Catholic Campus Ministry at NMUnmucatholic.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Dustin Larson Chaplain & Campus Minister 906-261-0345”
      Fr. Dustin Larson is listed as Chaplain and Campus Minister of the Catholic Campus Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Mass is listed on each weekday, Monday through Friday. Weekday Masses are listed at St. Michael's and at the ministry's Our Lady of Good Help Oratory.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry at NMU | Mass Timesnmucatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass Schedule Mon Wed 5:30 PM English English EN St. Michael's Tu Th F 9:00 AM English English EN St. Michael's Wednesday 8:50 AM English English EN OLGH Oratory Thursday: 9:06 PM English English EN OLGH Oratory”
      The ministry lists Mass on each weekday, at St. Michael's and at its Our Lady of Good Help Oratory.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Saturday 4:00 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM Masses are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry at NMU | Mass Timesnmucatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 8:00 AM English English EN 11:00 AM English English EN 6:00 PM English English EN Most NMU Students Attend this Mass.”
      The ministry lists a Saturday 4:00 PM Mass and Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession is listed on Thursday evening, Saturday and Sunday.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry at NMU | Mass Timesnmucatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Thursday 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM OLGH Confessional (2nd Floor) during Eucharistic Adoration”
      Confession is offered Thursday evenings in the oratory confessional during adoration.
      “Saturday 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM At St. Michael's Also anytime by appointment.”
      Confession is offered Saturday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Michael's, and by appointment.
      “Sunday 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM Before 6 PM Mass.”
      Confession is listed on Sunday from 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM, before the 6:00 PM Mass.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Two groups are listed: the FOCUS missionary team and student Bible studies.)
    Sources (2)
    1. FOCUS | Catholic Campus Ministry at NMUnmucatholic.org/focus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Beginning in January 2021, CCM hired a team of four FOCUS Missionaries to help us reach everyone on NMU's campus.”
      The campus ministry has a team of FOCUS missionaries serving NMU since January 2021.
    2. CCM Activities | Catholic Campus Ministry at NMUnmucatholic.org/students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our FOCUS Missionaries and several students lead various small groups throughout the year. Some are Bible Studies and some are book/topic studies.”
      FOCUS missionaries and students lead small groups, some of them Bible studies.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Two kinds of programs are listed: small group studies and a diocesan collegiate retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. CCM Activities | Catholic Campus Ministry at NMUnmucatholic.org/students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our FOCUS Missionaries and several students lead various small groups throughout the year. Some are Bible Studies and some are book/topic studies.”
      FOCUS missionaries and students lead small groups, some of them Bible studies.
      “Each semester, our Campus Minstry participates with MTU, LSSU, and other college students in a diocesan-wide collegiate retreat.”
      The campus ministry takes part in a diocesan-wide collegiate retreat each semester.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration20 to 29 times a week (23 weekly times documented: 11 Mass, 3 confession, 9 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is listed on every weekday and on Saturday and Sunday, with a Sunday student-attended Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry at NMU | Mass Timesnmucatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass Schedule Mon Wed 5:30 PM English English EN St. Michael's Tu Th F 9:00 AM English English EN St. Michael's Wednesday 8:50 AM English English EN OLGH Oratory Thursday: 9:06 PM English English EN OLGH Oratory”
      The ministry lists Mass on each weekday, at St. Michael's and at its Our Lady of Good Help Oratory.
      “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 8:00 AM English English EN 11:00 AM English English EN 6:00 PM English English EN Most NMU Students Attend this Mass.”
      The ministry lists a Saturday 4:00 PM Mass and Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
  • A student oratory is open 24 hours a day for prayer, and weekday adoration is listed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry at NMU | Mass Timesnmucatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We have our own dedicated Oratory for students to pray in 24-7. There is also a morning Eucharistic Adoration 6:45-8:45 AM, Mon-Fri, as well as Thurs Holy Hour from 8-9 PM, followed by Mass at 9:06 PM.”
      The ministry has a dedicated student oratory, weekday morning adoration, a Thursday Holy Hour and a Thursday 9:06 PM Mass.
  • Confession is listed on Thursday evening, Saturday and Sunday, and FOCUS missionaries lead small groups and Bible studies.
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry at NMU | Mass Timesnmucatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Thursday 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM OLGH Confessional (2nd Floor) during Eucharistic Adoration”
      Confession is offered Thursday evenings in the oratory confessional during adoration.
      “Saturday 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM At St. Michael's Also anytime by appointment.”
      Confession is offered Saturday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Michael's, and by appointment.
    2. CCM Activities | Catholic Campus Ministry at NMUnmucatholic.org/students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our FOCUS Missionaries and several students lead various small groups throughout the year. Some are Bible Studies and some are book/topic studies.”
      FOCUS missionaries and students lead small groups, some of them Bible studies.

Concerns

  • Several weekend Masses are listed without a location, and the student Mass time differs between two pages.
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry at NMU | Mass Timesnmucatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 8:00 AM English English EN 11:00 AM English English EN 6:00 PM English English EN Most NMU Students Attend this Mass.”
      The ministry lists a Saturday 4:00 PM Mass and Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
    2. CCM Activities | Catholic Campus Ministry at NMUnmucatholic.org/students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During the NMU school year, the Sunday 7:00 PM Mass at St. Michael's is our student Mass.”
      The student Mass is listed as Sunday 7:00 PM at St. Michael's during the school year.
  • The student Mass time differs between two pages, and several weekend Masses are listed without a location.
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry at NMU | Mass Timesnmucatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM English English EN Sunday: 8:00 AM English English EN 11:00 AM English English EN 6:00 PM English English EN Most NMU Students Attend this Mass.”
      The ministry lists a Saturday 4:00 PM Mass and Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
    2. CCM Activities | Catholic Campus Ministry at NMUnmucatholic.org/students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During the NMU school year, the Sunday 7:00 PM Mass at St. Michael's is our student Mass.”
      The student Mass is listed as Sunday 7:00 PM at St. Michael's during the school year.

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The Catholic center

Catholic Campus Ministry at NMU (CCM Center and Our Lady of Good Help Oratory)

  • Address: 1200 Hebard Court, Marquette, MI 49855
  • Location: Next to campus
  • Distance from campus: 0.5 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: oratory open 24 hours for private prayer, CCM Center for meals and large-group events

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Source: nmucatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, nmucma.weebly.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, dioceseofmarquette.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 6 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Small groups and Bible studies
    Student and FOCUS-led small groups throughout the year; some are Bible studies and some are book or topic studies. Students sign up through a form.
    nmucatholic.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • FOCUS missionary team
    Since January 2021
    A team of four FOCUS Missionaries hired by the campus ministry to reach students on campus.
    nmucatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Student Mass
    Sunday 7:00 PM during the school year, per the student page
    Student Mass at St. Michael's with student participation in cantoring, altar serving, lectoring and Communion ministry.
    nmucatholic.org

Retreats 1

  • Diocesan collegiate retreat
    Each semester; starts Friday evening and ends Sunday afternoon
    Diocesan-wide retreat for college students, with students from MTU, LSSU and other schools.
    nmucatholic.org

Social life 2

  • Food For Thought
    Wednesdays, meal at 6:00 PM and speaker at 7:00 PM during the school year
    Free homemade meal and speaker at the CCM Center.
    nmucatholic.org
  • Hikes and outings
    Several times each semester, especially at the start of the term
    Hikes and other outings organized by the campus ministry.
    nmucatholic.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (6)
  1. Contact Us | Catholic Campus Ministry at NMUnmucatholic.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Fr. Dustin Larson Chaplain & Campus Minister 906-261-0345”
    Fr. Dustin Larson is listed as Chaplain and Campus Minister of the Catholic Campus Ministry.
  2. Our Story | Catholic Campus Ministry at NMUnmucatholic.org/story · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Catholic Campus Ministry at NMU traces its roots way back to 1926.”
    The Catholic Campus Ministry traces its roots to 1926.
  3. Ministry Finder | Diocese of Marquettedioceseofmarquette.org/ministryfinder · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “NMU - Catholic Campus Ministry 1200 Hebard Court, Marquette, MI, 49855 Mailing: 401 W Kaye Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855”
    The Diocese of Marquette lists NMU's Catholic Campus Ministry at 1200 Hebard Court, Marquette, with a mailing address at 401 W Kaye Ave.
    “NMU - Catholic Campus Ministry 1200 Hebard Court, Marquette, MI, 49855 Mailing: 401 W Kaye Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855”
    The Diocese of Marquette lists NMU's Catholic Campus Ministry at 1200 Hebard Court, Marquette, with a mailing address at 401 W Kaye Ave.
  4. FOCUS | Catholic Campus Ministry at NMUnmucatholic.org/focus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Beginning in January 2021, CCM hired a team of four FOCUS Missionaries to help us reach everyone on NMU's campus.”
    The campus ministry has a team of FOCUS missionaries serving NMU since January 2021.
  5. Catholic Campus Ministry at NMU | Mass Timesnmucatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We have our own dedicated Oratory for students to pray in 24-7. There is also a morning Eucharistic Adoration 6:45-8:45 AM, Mon-Fri, as well as Thurs Holy Hour from 8-9 PM, followed by Mass at 9:06 PM.”
    The ministry has a dedicated student oratory, weekday morning adoration, a Thursday Holy Hour and a Thursday 9:06 PM Mass.
  6. Northern Michigan University Campus Ministry Associationnmucma.weebly.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Location: 401 Kaye Ave. (across from UC & Cohodas) / St. Michaels Parish”
    The Catholic Campus Ministry's listed location is 401 Kaye Ave., across from the University Center and Cohodas, at St. Michael's Parish.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
59 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.52%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.78%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.18 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,369

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
6,584
Total students7,197
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$14,085
Cost of attendance (per year)$27,841
Median federal debt at graduation$21,474
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
52%
First-year retention78%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$47,107
Admission rate84%
Students receiving Pell grants28%

Value index: 54 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Marquette

The Most Reverend John F. Doerfler, Bishop of Marquette

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Northern Michigan University a Catholic college?
No. Northern Michigan University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Campus Ministry at NMU.
What is Northern Michigan University’s Catholic Life Score?
88 out of 100 (grade A). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Northern Michigan University?
Mass is listed at Location not stated on the ministry's schedule, St. Michael's (parish), and Our Lady of Good Help Oratory. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Northern Michigan University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Northern Michigan University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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