Northwood University

Midland, MI · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Northwood University reported a 83.9% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Northwood University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Midland, MI. The historical average net price is $27,232 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

83.9%

2,074 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$27,232

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

62.2%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

78.6%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,974

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Northwood University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$25,700
$30,001 – $48,000$25,913
$48,001 – $75,000$25,906
$75,001 – $110,000$26,016
$110,000+$28,224

Top Majors at Northwood University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing468
Computer & Information Sciences37
Parks, Recreation & Fitness23
Health Professions16
Communication & Journalism7

Financial Aid at Northwood University

About Northwood University

Official website: https://www.northwood.edu/

Admissions: https://www.northwood.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Northwood University

What is the acceptance rate at Northwood University?

Northwood University reported a 84% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 2,074. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Northwood University?

The historical 84% acceptance rate suggests Northwood University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Northwood University?

The stored historical average net price at Northwood University is $27,232 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $20,685 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Northwood University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Northwood University is 62%. its stored first-year retention rate is 79%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Northwood University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Northwood University?

Northwood University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on October 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Northwood University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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