Northwood University
NU
Midland, Michigan 48640-2398
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
Northwood University is a private urban institution in Midland, Michigan. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,075 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,429.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Northwood University opened as Northwood Institute in 1959 by Arthur E.
- •Northwood Institute moved to Midland, Michigan, in 1961.
- •During the same time frame during which the Indiana campus was opened, a Northwood facility was also established in Texas.
- •In 1993, the name was changed from Northwood Institute to Northwood University and The DeVos Graduate School of Management was created.
- •A joint program with the Hotel Institute Montreux was established in 2001 to combine Swiss hospitality traditions with American management practices.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
34.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,750
Programs (27)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
79%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
15
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MI state average + city premium