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Northwood University

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Midland, Michigan 48640-2398

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Northwood University is a private urban institution in Midland, Michigan. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,075 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,429.

Established
1959
Mascot
"Woody" Timberwolf
Type
Private university
84%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,900Students
13:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$63,075Earnings 10yr
$26,429Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Northwood University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.9%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

83.9%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,000
Room & Board$12,500
Books & Supplies$1,342
Total Cost of Attendance$47,114
Average Net Price$26,429
Median Debt at Graduation$20,842
Monthly Payment (10yr)$221

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,137
$30–48K$21,931
$48–75K$25,179
$75–110K$25,556
$110K+$29,125

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$26,429

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

33.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

15

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (27)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,900
Gender Split
38% / 62%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Black 8%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.1%
Freshman Retention79.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,058
8 Years$57,649
10 Years$63,075

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,100
Men
$61,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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