About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Melissa DeBoer
Director of Admissions, Campus
Director of Admissions, Campus
Address
4000 Whiting Drive
Midland, MI 48640
Midland, MI 48640
Phone
800.622.9000
Email
miadmit@northwood.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Hach Student Life Center
Mid - Caf @ Northwood
Bennett Sports Center
Student Union/Bookstore
Finance Lab, Plaster Center
McNair Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Mid - Caf @ Northwood
Bennett Sports Center
Student Union/Bookstore
Finance Lab, Plaster Center
McNair Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Midland Center for the Arts
Midland Mall
Dow Gardens
Tridge (Downtown)
Whiting Forest
Midland Mall
Dow Gardens
Tridge (Downtown)
Whiting Forest
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
M-F
10-11am, 2-3p and by appointment
800.622.9000
10-11am, 2-3p and by appointment
800.622.9000
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Varies, check website
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
https://forms.northwood.edu/athletics/prospect-form/
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
The City of Midland's Dial-A-Ride service is available for a nominal fee. The closest airport is MBS (Midland-Bay City-Saginaw) International Airport. It is about 20 minutes away from the campus.
Driving Instructions to Campus
Exit US-10 at the Eastman Road exit. Go south on Eastman Road approximately one mile to Saginaw Road. Turn right (west) on Saginaw Road and travel approximately 1.5 miles to Northwood Drive; it will be on your left past the high school; follow Northwood Drive to enter the campus.
Local Accommodations
NADA Hotel and Conference Center (located on the campus of Northwood University)
The H Hotel
Holiday Inn of Midland
Fairview Inn
Hampton Inn
Best Western Valley Plaza Inn
Baymont by Wyndham
SpringHill Suites
Residence Inn
Days Inn By Wyndham
Sleep Inn
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 2,033
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Average HS GPA: 3.50
GPA Breakdown
18%
4.0
29%
3.75 - 3.99
19%
3.50 - 3.74
13%
3.25 - 3.49
9%
3.00 - 3.24
11%
2.50 - 2.99
2%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 600
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 590
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
980 - 1060
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 26
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Non-Academic
Level of applicant's interest
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
15:1
Total Faculty
148
with Terminal Degree
57
87
Men
61
Women
14
Minority
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
51%
Graduate in 5 years
61%
Graduate in 6 years
62%
Majors
-
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Fashion Merchandising.
Finance, General.
Franchising and Franchise Operations.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Management Information Systems, General.
Management Science.
Marketing, Other.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
-
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Information Science/Studies.
-
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Dick DeVos
Former CEO of Amway and President of the Dick and Betsy DeVos Foundation
Ana Brnabic
Prime Minister of Serbia
Candace Miller
US Politician and Former Michigan Secretary of State
Carol Gist
TV Host and first African American Miss USA
Blake Koch
Stock car racing driver and Founder of FilterTime
Kyle Clement
Football defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Dan DeVos
CEO of DP Fox Ventures and CEO of the Grand Rapids Griffins
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
51%
Graduate in 5 years
61%
Graduate in 6 years
62%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Feb 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,830
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,270
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,333
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
68%
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$34,400
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$810
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$2,064
On-Campus Room and Board
$13,100
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,123
Foreign Countries Represented
23
Demographics
1.24%
Asian
4.69%
Black
5.07%
Hispanic
75.41%
Caucasian
7.56%
Unknown
3.35%
International
31% female
69% male
89% are out of state
92% are full time
8% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
67%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
87%
Campus Environment
Suburban
77/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Dr. Karen McGregor
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
60
Number of Honor Societies
4
Number of Social Sororities
3
Number of Religious Organizations
3
11% join a fraternity
16% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
4% participate in intramural sports
30% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Timberwolves)
9 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Timberwolves)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Central Michigan University
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Central Michigan University
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
