NU Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Northwood University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Northwood University to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Northwood University (NU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. NU's acceptance rate is 64.51% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 1,851 students applied and 1,194 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into NU.

To apply to NU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not considered for admission at Northwood University.

NU's yield rate is 28.56%, which is slightly higher by 2.04 percentage points (approximately 7.7% higher) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 60% and 70% (average yield: 26.52%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to NU at colleges with acceptance rates between 60% and 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, NU's acceptance rate is 64.51% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 28.56%. 1,061 men and 790 women applied to NU and 689 men and 505 women students were accepted.

Among them, 231 men and 110 women were enrolled in NU. You can explore the NU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at NU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,851	1,061	790	0	0
Admitted	1,194	689	505	0	0
Enrolled	341	231	110	0	0
Acceptance Rate	64.51%	64.94%	63.92%	-	-
Yield	28.56%	33.53%	21.78%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Northwood University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 341 first-year students enrolled in NU. The proportion of full-time students is 92.38% and part-time students is 7.62%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 67.74% and women students is 32.26%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at NU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at NU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	341	231	110
Full-time	315	218	97
Part-time	26	13	13

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at NU. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Northwood University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

NU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to NU:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.northwood.edu/admissions
Online Application: https://application.northwood.edu/portal/app-homepage
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research)

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What is the acceptance rate at the NU?

NU is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 64.51%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to NU?

NU does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does NU require essays or personal statements?

NU does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for NU admission?

NU does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

NU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, NU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, NU requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for NU?

The institutional SAT code for NU is 1568 and 4-digit ACT code is 2041.