Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, NU's acceptance rate is 79.68% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.66%. 901 men and 467 women applied to NU and 707 men and 383 women students were accepted.
Among them, 160 men and 87 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at NU.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at NU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants1,36890146700
Admitted1,09070738300
Enrolled2471608700
Acceptance Rate 79.68%78.47%82.01%--
Yield 22.66%22.63%22.72%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 146 students (65% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 20 students (9%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at NU.
The median SAT score is 1,050 with 520 SAT EBRW and 530 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 580 and the 25th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 580 and 25th percentile is 480 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 23 and 25th percentile score of 17 at NU. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 19.
The SAT and ACT scores at Northwood University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,245, ACT: 26 - private (not-for-profit) school of business and management).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at NU
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total95010501160
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing470520580
SAT Math480530580
ACT Composite172123
ACT Math162023
ACT English151923
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 247 first-year students enrolled in NU. The proportion of full-time students is 92.31% and part-time students is 7.69%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 64.78% and women students is 35.22%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at NU.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at NU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total2471608700
Full-time2281468200
Part-time1914500
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

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 reqired, but considered in admission process at NU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
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 .
Get Programs and Admission Information
NU Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $30 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Northwood University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to NU.
Admission Information for Applying to NU
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$30
Graduate Application Fees$50
Admission Informationwww.northwood.edu/admissions
Online Applicationapply.northwood.edu/Pages/Welcome.aspx
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedAssociate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research)

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