Northwood University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 1,974 students.
About This School
Northwood University is a private nonprofit institution located in Midland, Michigan with approximately 1,974 undergraduate students enrolled. Northwood University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 65%. The average net price after financial aid is $27,232 per year. The graduation rate is 63%, and the typical graduate earns $54,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Northwood University (NU) is a private university in Midland, Michigan, United States, and online. Founded in 1959, the university specializes in business and management education, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across disciplines such as business administration, finance, accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship, hospitality and automotive-related business fields. As a business school, it offers bachelor's (BBA), master's and PhD degrees. More than 57,000 students have graduated from the institution.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 61% graduation rate means roughly 4 in 10 students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before committing. That said, if you're set on a business-focused degree, this school's specialized programs in areas like automotive business and entrepreneurship are genuinely distinctive, and graduates earning a median of $54,900 at 10 years — with only $18,750 in debt — suggests those who do finish land on reasonably solid financial ground. Worth considering if you want a small, career-oriented business school and have a clear plan to stay enrolled, but it's not the right fit for someone still figuring out their direction.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,974 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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