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Northwood University

Midland, MIPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 65% Acceptance
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65%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$27,232
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
2.0K
Students
Small campus body
$54,058
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Northwood University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Midland, MI. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 65%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.0K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
65% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
65%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing86% of degrees
Health Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,321
Earnings 5yr: $83,794
Debt: N/A
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,647
Earnings 5yr: $79,201
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,822
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,750
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,679
Earnings 5yr: $63,352
Debt: $26,593
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,008
Earnings 5yr: $61,166
Debt: $20,250
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,477
Earnings 5yr: $82,036
Debt: $23,250
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,405
Earnings 5yr: $71,455
Debt: $23,850
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,804
Earnings 5yr: $80,446
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,860
Earnings 5yr: $57,494
Debt: $25,169
International Business.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,720
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,020
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $29,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,699
Earnings 5yr: $57,234
Debt: $25,237
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $53,997
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$27,232
In-State Tuition$34,400
Out-of-State Tuition$34,400
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

26%
Pell Grants
45%
Take Loans
54%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$54,058
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$63,075

Completion Signals

63%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
79%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$203/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

63%
Men
37%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 63% men and 37% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
40%
Part-Time Share
32%
Avg Family Income
$61,743
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