Northern Michigan University competes in NCAA Division II (with football).
| Name | Participants | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | |
| Basketball | 16 | 14 |
| Football | 98 | 0 |
| Golf | 11 | 8 |
| Ice Hockey | 32 | 0 |
| Skiing | 7 | 12 |
| Soccer | 0 | 30 |
| Swimming and Diving | 23 | 25 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 0 | 33 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 0 | 34 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 0 | 23 |
| Volleyball | 0 | 20 |