Northwood University
Midland, MI · Private nonprofit · 1,974 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $25,700 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $25,913 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $25,906 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $26,016 |
| Over $110,000 | $28,224 |
| All incomes (average) | $27,232 |
Sticker tuition: $34,400 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 26%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 63%
- Freshman retention
- 79%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $63,075
- Median debt at graduation
- $20,842
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business87%
Computer Science4%
Kinesiology & Sports Science4%
Communications & Media2%
Health & Nursing2%
Criminal Justice1%
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