NU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 64.51%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $34,400
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at NU:
- Total Enrollment: 2,409, including 1,178 online students
- 2,045 Undergraduate, 364 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 61.8% men, 38.2% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 63%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 79%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 41 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 33 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 6 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
NU Overview
Northwood University (NU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Midland, MI. It is classified as School of business and management by Carnegie Classification
The NU's tuition & fees is $34,400 for the academic year 2024-2025. 69% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $17,322.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,409 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
NU's acceptance rate is 64.51% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 28.56%.
Northwood University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Northwood University is $34,400. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $37,980.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $35,859 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $37,980.
| Undergraduate | $34,400 |
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| Graduate | $37,980 |
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| Undergraduate | $35,859 |
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| Graduate | $37,980 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Northwood University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at NU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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