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.
Northwood University (NU)
4000 Whiting Drive
|
Midland,
MI |
48640
01. What the School is Known For
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
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
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Midland Center for the Arts
Midland Mall
Dow Gardens
Tridge (Downtown)
Whiting Forest
02. Students
Gender
31% female69% male
Out of State
89% are out
of state11% are
in-state
of state11% are
in-state
Students
92% are
full time8% are
part time
full time8% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,123
Foreign Countries Represented
23
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.77%
Asian
1.24%
Black
4.69%
Hispanic
5.07%
Caucasian
75.41%
Unknown
7.56%
International
3.35%
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
2,033
Acceptance Rate
84%
Average HS GPA
3.50
SAT & 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
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
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
77/99
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04. Academics
Student/Faculty
15 : 1
Total Faculty
148
Terminal Degree
57
Gender
Men
87
Women
61
Minority
14
International
1
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
51%
Graduate in 5 years
61%
Graduate in 6 years
62%
University Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Research
Master's
05. Campus Life
06. Housing & Activities
Hosting Features
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Dr. Karen McGregor
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
60
Number of Honor Societies
4
Number of Social Sororities
3
Number of Religious Organizations
3
Join a fraternity
11%
Join a sorority
16%
07. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Division II
Participate in intramural sports
4%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
30%
Men's Sports (Timberwolves)
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Timberwolves)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
08. Student Services
Health
Military
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Central Michigan University
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 91³Ô¹Ï's page
on campus safety for additional resources:
Visit Page
91³Ô¹Ï 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:
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Description Dell
09. Mental Health
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
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
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
10. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Melissa DeBoer
Director of Admissions, Campus
4000 Whiting Drive Midland, MI 48640
800.622.9000
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
M-F
10-11am, 2-3p and by appointment
800.622.9000
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
Varies
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Varies, check website
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO 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
11. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
51%
Graduate in 5 years
61%
Graduate in 6 years
62%
Career Services
01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
Opportunities at School
01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship
12. Majors
01 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.
02 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
03 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Computer and Information Sciences, General.
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
- Information Science/Studies.
04 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
13. Tuition & Cost
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$34,400
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$810
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$2,064
On-Campus Room and Board
13100
Approximate Expenses per year
$50,374
14. Financial Aid
Dates
Notification DateFeb 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
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
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02. Rankings
Rankings and Lists
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
2,033
Acceptance Rate
84%
Average HS GPA
3.50
SAT & 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
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
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
4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$34,400
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$810
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$2,064
On-Campus Room and Board
13100
Approximate Expenses per year
$50,374
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Boston University
Brown University
Clemson University
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Harvard College
Marist University
Michigan State University
New York University
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Penn State University Park
Syracuse University
University of Georgia
University of Michigan—Ann Arbor
Villanova University
05. Academics
Student/Faculty
15 : 1
Total Faculty
148
Terminal Degree
57
Gender
Men
87
Women
61
Minority
14
International
1
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
51%
Graduate in 5 years
61%
Graduate in 6 years
62%
University Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Research
Master's
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
06. Student Body
Gender
31% female69% male
Out of State
89% are out
of state11% are
in-state
of state11% are
in-state
Students
92% are
full time8% are
part time
full time8% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,123
Foreign Countries Represented
23
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.77%
Asian
1.24%
Black
4.69%
Hispanic
5.07%
Caucasian
75.41%
Unknown
7.56%
International
3.35%
07. Mental Health
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
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
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
08. Campus 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
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Midland Center for the Arts
Midland Mall
Dow Gardens
Tridge (Downtown)
Whiting Forest
9. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Melissa DeBoer
Director of Admissions, Campus
4000 Whiting Drive Midland, MI 48640
800.622.9000
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
M-F
10-11am, 2-3p and by appointment
800.622.9000
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
Varies
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Varies, check website
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Campus Tours
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
10. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Division II
Participate in intramural sports
4%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
30%
Men's Sports (Timberwolves)
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Timberwolves)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
11. Housing & Activities
Hosting Features
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Dr. Karen McGregor
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
60
Number of Honor Societies
4
Number of Social Sororities
3
Number of Religious Organizations
3
Join a fraternity
11%
Join a sorority
16%
12. Student Services
Health
Military
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Central Michigan University
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 91³Ô¹Ï's page
on campus safety for additional resources:
Visit Page
91³Ô¹Ï 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:
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Description Dell
13. Financial Aid
Dates
Notification DateFeb 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
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
14. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
51%
Graduate in 5 years
61%
Graduate in 6 years
62%
Career Services
01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
Opportunities at School
01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship
15. Majors
01 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.
02 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
03 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Computer and Information Sciences, General.
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
- Information Science/Studies.
04 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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Read More
Should You Apply Early Action vs Early Decision? | 91³Ô¹Ï
Read More
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Read More
What Looks Good on College Applications? | 91³Ô¹Ï
Read More
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Crafting an Unforgettable College Essay | 91³Ô¹Ï
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