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#9 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

Northwood University Michigan

Midland, Michigan

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Overview

Enrollment

2,360
Northwood University Michigan overview
Location Midland, Michigan
Online northwood.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Northwood University Michigan overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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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

5/10

Overall

4/10

Academics

4/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

3/10

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

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very Easy
Northwood University Michigan overview
SAT 950/1160
ACT 17/23
GPA 3.41

Applications Accepted

83.9% 
Northwood University Michigan overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$31,400
Costs for Northwood University Michigan
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

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$50,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

53% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Northwood University Michigan students
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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Last updated February 24, 2025