Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Midland, Michigan |
| Online | northwood.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Northwood University occupies a 434-acre wooded campus in Midland, Michigan, approximately 130 miles north of Detroit. The private institution, founded in 1959, specializes in business education and follows a management-focused curriculum based on free enterprise principles. The university's academic programs center on business disciplines including automotive marketing, entrepreneurship, and international business, with all majors incorporating business fundamentals. Students reside in traditional residence halls or apartment-style housing on the suburban campus, which features modern academic buildings integrated with the natural woodland setting. The campus maintains NCAA Division II athletic programs, with teams competing as the Timberwolves in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Northwood University-Michigan is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Northwood University Michigan within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#640 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#429 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Colleges in Michigan
#9 in Best Private Colleges in Michigan
#58 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 950/1160 |
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 3.41 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,342 |
| Other Fees | $1,600 |
| Room and Board | $12,500 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,096 |
| Total One Year Cost | $49,938 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 93% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 4% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1% |
| Health Professions | 1% |
| Communication | 1% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=171492 IPEDS survey data for Northwood University Michigan.
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Last updated February 24, 2025