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Northwood University Science & Tech Programs

Northwood University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Midland, MI. A Smaller City offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Where Is Northwood University?

Contact information for NU are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	4000 Whiting Dr, Midland, MI 48640-2398
Phone:	8006229000
Website:	www.northwood.edu/
Admissions:	www.northwood.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.northwood.edu/financial-aid/applying-for-financial-aid

How Do I Get Into NU?

You can apply to NU online at: apply.northwood.edu/Pages/Welcome.aspx

NU is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for NU

Here’s what NU requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into NU?

NU admits 64%, making it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 29% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at NU can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,061	689	65%
Women	790	505	64%

Can I Afford Northwood University?

The average net price after aid at NU is $26,429. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$32,800
In-State Fees	$1,600
Out-of-State Tuition	$32,800
Out-of-State Fees	$1,600
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$34,400
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$34,400

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 16% of students at NU receive some form of financial aid (319 students).

Nearly 69% of students at NU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $17,322 per student.

26% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,305.

Student Loan Debt

45% of NU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $10,577 per year.

Northwood University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 502 students enrolled at NU. NU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Special Focus Four-Year: Business & Management Schools.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,900 undergraduate students at NU, approximately 63% are male and 37% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northwood University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	20
Black or African American	161
Hispanic	140
White	1,341
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	53
Non-Resident	45

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at NU break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Michigan	270
Kentucky	14
Illinois	7
Ohio	7
Arizona	5

Additionally, approximately 2.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Northwood University Graduate Student Diversity

371 of NU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at NU, approximately 55% are male and 45% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northwood University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	9
Black or African American	36
Hispanic	20
White	224
Two or More Races	7
Non-Resident	54

Online Learning at Northwood University

NU provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

616 undergraduate students at NU took at least one online class — of those, 957 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 2 students took at least one online class and 221 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Northwood University

NU offers 6 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

NU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.