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Northwood University Business Programs

Northwood University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Midland, MI. A Smaller City offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Northwood University?

Contact information for NU are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	4000 Whiting Dr, Midland, MI 48640-2398
Phone:	8006229000
Website:	www.northwood.edu/
Admissions:	www.northwood.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.northwood.edu/financial-aid/applying-for-financial-aid

How Do I Get Into NU?

You can apply to NU online at: apply.northwood.edu/Pages/Welcome.aspx

NU is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for NU

This is what NU considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into NU?

NU maintains an acceptance rate of 64%, which means it is fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 29% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at NU can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,061	689	65%
Women	790	505	64%

Can I Afford Northwood University?

The average net price after aid at NU is $26,429. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$32,800
In-State Fees	$1,600
Out-of-State Tuition	$32,800
Out-of-State Fees	$1,600
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$34,400
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$34,400

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 16% of students at NU receive some form of financial aid (319 students).

Nearly 69% of students at NU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $17,322 per student.

26% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,305.

Student Loan Debt

45% of NU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $10,577 per year.

Northwood University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 502 students enrolled at NU. NU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Special Focus Four-Year: Business & Management Schools.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,900 undergraduate students at NU, approximately 63% are male and 37% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northwood University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	20
Black or African American	161
Hispanic	140
White	1,341
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	53
Non-Resident	45

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at NU break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Michigan	270
Kentucky	14
Illinois	7
Ohio	7
Arizona	5

Additionally, approximately 2.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Northwood University Graduate Student Diversity

371 of NU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at NU, approximately 55% are male and 45% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northwood University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	9
Black or African American	36
Hispanic	20
White	224
Two or More Races	7
Non-Resident	54

Online Learning at Northwood University

NU delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

616 undergraduate students at NU took at least one online class — of those, 957 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 2 students took at least one online class and 221 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Business Programs at Northwood University

The following business degree programs are offered by NU, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Business Administration, Management and Operations	239	125	5	418
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods	14	49	—	63
Finance and Financial Management Services	53	8	—	61
Accounting and Related Services	58	—	—	58
Marketing	45	—	—	45
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations	39	—	—	39
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	12	—	—	12
International Business	11	—	—	11
Insurance	5	—	—	5
Business/Managerial Economics	4	—	—	4
Hospitality Administration/Management	3	—	—	3
Human Resources Management and Services	—	3	—	3
Business/Commerce, General	1	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Northwood University

NU offers 6 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

NU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.