Northwood University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,400

4.6% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$26,429

After Financial Aid

2023 Acceptance Rate

83.9%

2,074 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,360

60% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

61.1%

160 Graduates

About

Northwood University is a higher education institution located in Midland County, MI. N/A

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Special Focus Four-Year: Business & Management Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

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After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,429.

In 2023, 54% of undergraduate students attending Northwood University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$31,400

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Northwood University was $31,400. N/A

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In 2023 Northwood University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,429. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Northwood University grew by 7.37%.

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Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

54% of undergraduate students at Northwood University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 20.6% with respect to 2022, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northwood University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Northwood University received 2,074 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 51.6% annual growth. Out of those 2,074 applicants, 1,740 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.9% acceptance rate.

There were 2,360 students enrolled at Northwood University in 2023. N/A

Northwood University has an overall enrollment yield of 19.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,740

Accepted Out of 2,074

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Northwood University was 83.9% (1,740 admissions from 2,074 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 79.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 51.6%, while admissions grew by 59.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Northwood University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Northwood University had a total enrollment of 2,360 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Northwood University is 1,415 students and the part-time enrollment is 945. This means that 60% of students enrolled at Northwood University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwood University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.1% White, 8.39% Black or African American, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.58% Two or More Races, 1.48% Asian, 0.466% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.127% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northwood University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (44.8%), followed by White Female (28.5%) and Black or African American Male (4.63%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.8%), followed by White Male (23.7%) and Asian Male (6.19%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

60%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwood University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,360 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwood University is 1,415 and the part-time enrollment is 945. This means that 60% of students enrolled at Northwood University are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northwood University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northwood University was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Northwood University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northwood University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,561 enrolled students
Black or African American
198 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
151 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwood University is 66.1% White, 8.39% Black or African American, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.58% Two or More Races, 1.48% Asian, 0.466% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.127% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. N/A

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 230 students (9.75%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwood University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (773 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (29 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwood University are Registered nurses (1,623,421 people), Accountants & auditors (1,067,462 people), Other managers (1,028,687 people), Software developers (812,298 people), and Financial managers (578,910 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwood University in 2023 are Business (773 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (29 degrees), Communications (10 degrees), and Health (9 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwood University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Northwood University are Business (773 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (29 degrees), Communications (10 degrees), and Health (9 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwood University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,098,647 people), Computer Systems Design (1,301,958 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,029,568 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (721,159 people), and Banking & related activities (560,930 people).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
335 degrees awarded
White Female
277 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwood University is white male (335 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (277 degrees).