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Northwood University

Midland, MI

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Welcome to Northwood University, Michigan Campus, located in the vibrant city of Midland. Northwood offers a dynamic blend of academic rigor and practical experience designed to cultivate future leaders in business.
2,360
Students
84%
Acceptance Rate
Undergrads
1,989
Classification
University
Type
Private, Non-Profit
Religious Affiliation
None
Website
northwood.edu
At Northwood University, students embark on a journey that is deeply rooted in the core principles of free enterprise, ethics, and entrepreneurial mindset. The campus fosters a close-knit community where personalized education and real-world business scenarios prepare students for the global marketplace. Northwood takes pride in its commitment to hands-on learning, seamless integration of technology, and a curriculum that emphasizes innovation and leadership. Join a community where academic ambition meets practical application, and lifelong connections are made.

Admissions

Do you have the credentials necessary to get into Northwood University?

84% acceptance rate
Less Selective
Admission Standards
Grades & Testing
Average SAT score
1093
Testing
Test Optional
Average High School GPA
3.41
Application Deadlines
Early Decision / Early Action?
No

The most important factors Northwood University considers when admitting students are:

  • •Academic GPA
  • •Class Rank
  • •Level of Applicant's Interest

Financials

See what it costs to attend Northwood University.

$ 51,520
Overall list price
$ 26,429
Average net price
$ 51,520
Merit Price™
Stingy
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Social & Lifestyle

What's it like attending Northwood University?

Urban
Campus Setting
Republican
State vote for president
Weather
Sunny days
Very Cloudy
Average winter temp
24°
Average summer temp
69°

Academics

What to expect in the classroom at Northwood University.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
43%
4-year grad rate
58%
6-year grad rate

The most popular majors at Northwood are:

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Accounting
  • Finance, General

Demographics

Who attends Northwood University?

25
States represented
18
Countries represented
No
State DEI laws
Student Body
Students
2,360
Women
41%
Men
59%

Housing

What's it like living at Northwood University?

$13,100
Room & Board
0.4
Housing units / student
53
%
Students on campus

FAQs

What GPA is needed to get into Northwood University?

The average GPA of the most recently accepted class was 3.41.

How much does Northwood University cost?

For the most recent year, it cost $51,520 to attend Northwood.

How many people attend Northwood University?

2,360 people attend Northwood. 1,989 are undergraduate students and 371 are graduate students.

Where is Northwood University located?

Northwood University is located in Midland, Michigan. It is in an Urban environment.

Can I get into Northwood University with a 3.5 GPA?

In the most recent class of admissions, 49% of students submitted a 3.5 GPA or higher.

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