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Business-focusedTight-knitUrbanGreek life
Known for business
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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate83.9%
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
3400.0%
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 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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
97Average
Estimated from MI state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Detroitpop. 640K
109 mi(189 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
187 mi(324 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
197 mi(341 min)