School Overview
Northwood University (sometimes referred as NU) is a privately owned and operated university with three residential campuses. Its first campus was established in Midland Michigan in 1961. In 1966, NU launched its second campus in Cedar Hill, Texas and in 1984 it opened its third campus in West Palm Beach, Florida. NU also operates four joint international education programs. Since it opened its doors in 1961, the university has graduated over 33,000 students.
NU awards undergraduate Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degrees in several business disciplines including Accounting, Marketing, Management, Information Management, Sports Management, Economics, International Business, Finance, Fashion Management, Entrepreneurship, and Operations & Supply Chain Management, to name just a few. NU also offers a non-degree adult education program with concentrations in General Management, Health Care Management, Marketing Management and Management Information Systems (MIS).
General Information
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Admission Office 4000 Whiting Drive Midland, MI 48640 (989) 837-4273 (800) 457-7878 Fax: (989) 837-4490 [email protected] Contact: Daniel Toland Dean of Admissions |
Main Address 4000 Whiting Drive Midland, MI 48640-2398 (989) 837-4200 www.northwood.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,950 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 441 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,946 Graduate enrollment: 319 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $30 Online application fee: $30 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 78% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 74% |
College Majors
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Architecture & Related Programs City/Community/Regional Planning B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Networking/Telecommunications B Construction Trades Building/Property Maintenance A Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Pre-engineering B Engineering Technologies CAD/CADD Drafting/Design A English Language & Literature Creative Writing B Family & Consumer Sciences Child Development A,B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies A Mathematics Mathematics – General B Mechanic & Repair Technologies Aircraft Powerplant Technology A,C vMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies Behavioral Sciences B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Personal & Culinary Services Cosmetic Services C Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry, ACS Certified B Precision Production Trades Machine Tool Technology A Psychology Developmental/Child Psychology B Public Administration & Services Public Administration B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies A,B Social Sciences Cartography B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Northwood University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (800) 622-9000 |
| Website: | www.northwood.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | apply.northwood.edu/Pages/Welcome.aspx |
| Address: | 4000 Whiting Dr, Midland, MI 48640-2398 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,934 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 55% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 9 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,004 (34% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $28,080 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $28,080 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 98% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $20,673 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Northwood University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Northwood University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 | 17 | 3 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 4 | 24 | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Northwood University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $28,080 |
| Out-of-state | $28,080 |
| Books and supplies | $1,240 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $37,080 |
| Out-of-state | $37,080 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 256 | 98% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 249 | 96% | $20,673 |
| Student loan aid | 224 | 86% | $7,555 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,810 | 64% | $12,000 |
| Federal student loans | 1,776 | 63% | $9,623 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Northwood University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Northwood University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 1,099 | 722 | 377 | Percent admitted | 100% | 80% | 77% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 27% | 30% | 23% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Northwood University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,934 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,623 |
| Graduate enrollment | 311 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Northwood University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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