Northwood University

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About Northwood University

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Northwood University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Midland, Michigan. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,116, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The university offers 23 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 62%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $29,000.

Midland, MI

$29,000

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

83%

Acceptance Rate Insight

83% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

85%

Retention Rate Insight

85% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

62%

Graduation Rate Insight

62% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRecommended

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

3k

Students enrolled

71%

Online student enrollment

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

69%

Unknown

6%

Black

10%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

26% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

26%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

23

Total Online Enrollment

1717

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

26% On-campus

74% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold100% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold65% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold100% online

DoctorateCheck Bold100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

26%

State Grant Aid

44%

Institution Grant Aid

96%

Pell Grant

26%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,866
State Grant Aid$3,686
Institution Grant Aid$18,037
Pell Grant Aid$4,793

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debtafter graduation

$46k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

19.6%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
2COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
3COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
4HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES.
5HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
6PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
7PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.