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Northwood University

Midland, MI

4000 Whiting Drive

Midland, MI 48640

Phone: 800-457-7878

Fax: 989-837-4490

E-mail: miadmit@northwood.edu

Web site: www.northwood.edu

About:

Known as the school of choice for business-minded students of all ages and backgrounds, Northwood is located in Midland, Mich., on 434 acres along the banks of the Tittabawassee River. The university's management and entrepreneurship focus prepares graduates to compete and succeed in a global economy.

Undergraduate Stats

  • Total enrollment: 1,950
  • 97% full-time, 3% part-time
  • 60% male, 40% female
  • 12% African American, 1% Asian American, 75% Caucasian, 2% Hispanic American,
  • 11% out-of-state, 89% in-state; 23% transfer students, 8% international
  • 38% live on campus
  • Freshman (second-year) retention rate: 74%

INCOMING FRESHMEN

  • 2241 students applied; 1723 were accepted
  • Acceptance rate: 76%

Faculty

  • 27:1 student/faculty ratio
  • 50 full-time faculty (32% are PhDs)

Student Organizations

  • 40 organizations and clubs
  • Greek life: Fraternities (8% of student body) and sororities (7% of student body)

Most Popular Campus Activities

  • Northwood International Auto Show; NU style; business groups and organizations; varsity athletics (NCAA Division II)

Majors

  • 15 undergraduate programs and 3graduate programs, with an emphasis on business management
  • Most popular majors: 100% business, management, marketing and related support services
  • Degrees Available: Bachelor's, Master's
  • Special Academic Programs: Accelerated four-year BBA/MBA program and Study Abroad with programs on nearly every continent

Academic Calendar

  • Fall, Winter, Spring terms, plus summer offerings and compressed courses

Housing

  • Single-sex residence halls, apartment-style complexes

Libraries

  • 1 library, 45,322 bound volumes, 240 periodicals, 30 subscription databases, 163 CDs/DVDs
  • Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m.; Sun., 2-10 p.m.

Wireless Access

  • Wireless campus

Tuition/Costs (Per Year)

  • In-state and out-of-state, full-time: $18,246; $485 per credit hour
  • Required fees: $1,008
  • Room and board: $8,160
  • Books and supplies: $1,116

Financial Aid

  • Forms needed: FAFSA
  • Types of aid available: Merit and privately funded scholarships, need-based and non-need grants, work-study, athletic scholarships, business club scholarships (DECA, BPA, JA, FBLA)
  • 75% receive financial aid
  • Average need-based financial aid package: $14,635 per year
  • Call 800-457-7878 or visit www.northwood.edu for more information

Admissions

  • Deferred admission: Yes
  • Early decision: No
  • Average high school GPA: 3.03
  • Average SAT score: 990
  • Average ACT score: 21
  • Application fee: $25.00
  • Documents required: Official high school transcripts, test scores, brief essay
  • Materials recommended: Letters of recommendation, ACT Plus Writing test
  • Materials needed for transfer students: Official high school and college transcripts

Note: Last updated Spring 2010

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