| Type | 4 year, Private |
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| Business Model | Non Profit |
| Campus locale | City: Small |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Calendar system | Semester |
| Student body size | Small |
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Common app member
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Yes |
| Dormitory capacity | 916 |
| Student to faculty ratio | 9 to 1 |
| Acceptance rate | 83% |
| Students retention rate | 85% |
| On-time graduation rate | 62% |
Located in Midland, Michigan, Northwood U is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.
The acceptance rate of 83% indicates that Northwood U is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.
Northwood University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.
With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Northwood U emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.
Northwood U boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.
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Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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The institution provides on-campus housing
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2021 admitted students
In-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Northwood University in 2022 for students from Michigan.
See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.
| Michigan's average | $11,680 |
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| National average | $30,235 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Northwood University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students
See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.
| Michigan's average | $20,120 |
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| National average | $30,238 |
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Northwood University received on average $20,911 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.
Graduation Rate
The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northwood University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.
The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.
As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Northwood University students is 61.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 69.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 57.4%.
61.6%
- African American 31.0% 9 students
- white 67.7% 184 students
- hispanic 55.6% 5 students
- International Students 36.4% 4 students
- Mixed Race 42.9% 3 students
Sport Conferences
- Football Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
- Baseball Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
- Basketball Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
- Track and Cross Country Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Athletic Associations
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Service Offerings
- Remedial services
- Placement services for graduates
- Academic/career counseling services
- Employment services for students
Educational Offerings
- Academic
Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend/evening classes
- Study abroad
Veteran Services
- Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
- Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
- Recognized student veteran organization
- Credit for military training
- Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
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