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Northwood University

Northwood University is a small, private institution located in Midland, mi. Founded in 1959, Northwood University offers undergraduate degrees in 27 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 1,911 undergraduates
cost $31,600 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Northwood University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 79.7%
SAT score average 1055
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.41
Application fee $30
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Northwood University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 8:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
8 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Public Policy and Administration
Computer Science and Information Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Accounting and Related Services
Marketing
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations
Finance and Financial Management Services
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $31,600
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,120
Books & supplies $1,240
Other expenses $2,862
Cost of attendance* $47,822
Average financial aid package $25,264
Estimated cost $22,558 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $31,600
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,120
Books & supplies $1,240
Other expenses $2,862
Cost of attendance* $47,822
Average financial aid package $25,264
Estimated cost $22,558 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Northwood University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,911, with gender binary students split 62% male and 38% female.

Total enrollment

2,227

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
60%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
22%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Northwood University, students love their Student Government Association, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 4000 Whiting Dr, Midland, MI 48640-2398
phone 989-837-4494
address www.northwood.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Intramural sports/club sports

United way

Northwood university international auto show (nutas)

Student alumni network

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Northwood University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Northwood University?

Northwood University is located in Midland, mi.

What is the acceptance rate at Northwood University? 

The acceptance rate for Northwood University is 80%.

What’s the average GPA for Northwood University?

The average high school GPA for Northwood University students was 3.41.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Northwood University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Northwood University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $191,288.

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