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Private nonprofit · Midland, Michigan

Northwood University

Urban campus · 1,974 undergraduates · 14 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
65%
Test scores
Test-optional
Average net price
$27,232
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
63%
Campus of Northwood University
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What Northwood University costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$25,700
$30,001 – $48,000
$25,913
$48,001 – $75,000
$25,906
$75,001 – $110,000
$26,016
Over $110,000
$28,224

For students receiving federal aid.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$48,780
Tuition and fees
$34,400
First-years given a grant by the school
95%
Average grant from the school
$18,329
Median debt at graduation
$20,842
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
65%
SAT middle 50%
–
ACT middle 50%
–
Test scores
Test-optional
First-year retention
79%

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Northwood University athletics

NCAA D2, 9 women's and 9 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–54
Basketball1718
Cross country4065
Football–137
Golf820
Lacrosse2237
Soccer3539
Softball42–
Tennis89
Track & field4065
Volleyball17–

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Business & marketing
87%
Computer & information sciences
4%
Parks, recreation & fitness
4%
Health professions
2%
Communication & journalism
2%
Security & protective services
1%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
63%
First-year retention
79%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$63,075
Median debt at graduation
$20,842
Students with a Pell grant
26%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS and Equity in Athletics. Photos: Wikimedia Commons. © 2026 U Shortlist.