The mission of Northwood University is to develop the future leaders of a global, free-enterprise society.
Northwood University (formerly known as Northwood Institute) is a private university, with locations in several U.S. states. Northwood hosts three residential campuses: Midland, Michigan (opened in 1959), West Palm Beach, Florida (opened in 1984), and Cedar Hill, Texas (opened in 1966) as well as the University College for adult-learners, and the Richard DeVos Graduate School of Management.
The Northwood Idea
"''Individuals who are serious about the future should look into
the investment opportunity provided by the Northwood experience''."
Code of Ethics
The community of students, faculty and staff of Northwood University affirms this code of ethics as the behaviors that advance our shared values.
Integrity
In all our actions, we shall be guided by a code of behavior which reflects our values, unimpeded by circumstance, personal gain, public pressure or private temptation.
Respect
We will treat all others with consideration for their circumstances and with thoughtful regard for their value as human beings.
Honesty
We will embrace truthfulness, fairness, probity and demand the absence of fraud or deceit in ourselves and others with whom we act.
Responsibility
We will be accountable for the care and welfare of others and responsible for the intended and unintended consequences of our actions.
Freedom
We will exercise personal freedom while insuring others be immune from arbitrary interference on account of condition or circumstance, insuring that freedom will be constrained only by our responsibility for its consequences.
Empathy
We will endeavor to understand the feelings, thoughts and notions of others in order that compassion and fairness of our actions may result.
Spirituality
We will seek the spiritual development necessary for our happiness and growth and encourage an environment that supports this growth for all.
Achievement
We will exercise our skills to create high achievement and applaud the high achievement of others.
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| Percent of Students International: | 5% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 27% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf) Basketball (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf) Baseball (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf) Track (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 15,183 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 14,625 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 558 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,144 | 26% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,244 | 66% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 6,879 | 90% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,740 | 60% | |
Any Aid: |
93% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 85% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 13% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 420, Math: 443 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 530, Math: 530 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 99% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 18, Verbal: 16, Math: 17 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 22, Verbal: 22, Math: 24 |
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
