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Northwood University

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Rating

Private

Type

4,080

Students

$26,690

Tuition

79%

Acceptance

#774

Ranking

Small City

Campus Setting

Midland, MI

4000 Whiting Dr, Midland, MI 48640-2398

Northwood University is a small private business school located in Midland, MI ranked 16th in Michigan. It has a total of 3,546 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting nearly 7/9ths of applicants. Northwood University offers 31 different majors and is best known for its Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration and Management, and Advertising programs (nationally ranked 18th, 31st, and 40th respectively). With an annual tuition of $26,690 per year, Northwood University is somewhat moderately costly. 51.9% of students graduate beginning the next phase of their lives, employment. Open graduating, alumni go on to generate about $48,900 per year, which is 18% over the national median.
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Cost

$28,080
Above Average

Northwood University

$28,080

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$43,030

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$31,030

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

79%Acceptance
Less Selective

Northwood University

79%

National

69%
Sat

960 - 1190

87% of students submit

Admissions Yield

34%

ACT

18 - 25

27% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$30

Students

3,546Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

92%

Part-Time

8%
Male

58%

In-state

83%

Female

42%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

43%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
52% Business Administration and Management, General10% Accounting7% Marketing/Marketing Management, General30% Others

52% Business Administration and Management, General

10% Accounting

7% Marketing/Marketing Management, General

30% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

52%

599 Graduates

Accounting

10%

119 Graduates

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

7%

82 Graduates

Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations

5%

60 Graduates

International Business/Trade/Commerce

4%

41 Graduates

Finance, General

3%

36 Graduates

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

3%

32 Graduates

Organizational Leadership

2%

26 Graduates

Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other

2%

23 Graduates

Academics

B
Professors
StudentsProfessors9:19:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

9

Number of Library Books

31,020

Academic Spend per Student

$7,396

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

76%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$41,200/Year

Northwood University

$41,200

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$41,200

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$48,900

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

51%