Northwood University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - OustandingQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - ExcellentCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Northwood University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,250 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1959 and is one of the 2 schools located in Midland, Michigan.

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Academic Offerings

Northwood University will give you the opportunity to earn an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
25
Northwood University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 25 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Accounting and Finance, Marketing and Advertising, and Retailing and Wholesaling. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Northwood University is high at 81% (above Michigan average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
81%
Good
The graduation rate at Northwood University is below average: 59%.

Student to faculty ratio at Northwood University is good -- 8:1. Find out more information regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high - around $30,100 per academic year. The additional fees at Northwood University beyond tuition are around $1,600, which comes to a total of $31,700 per academic year.

Read the details about Northwood University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
80%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 1,368 applications were submitted and 1,090 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Northwood University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,300
Medium
Northwood University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Northwood University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B+
Dicey
Northwood University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,000 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable: about $6,300 annually.

Based on the college crime numbers, Northwood University seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Northwood University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Northwood University
4000 Whiting Dr
Midland, Michigan
48640-2398, USA
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