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How to Get Into Northwood University

Midland, MI · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Northwood University Admissions Statistics

65%
Acceptance Rate
1,974
Undergrads
63%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Northwood University

The bar here is clear

Northwood University admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Northwood University fits.

Northwood University Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) Rolling

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $0
Test scores Test-flexible
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Northwood University Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $48,780
Tuition & fees $34,400
Room & board (on campus) $13,100
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $27,232

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $25,700
$30-48k $25,913
$48-75k $25,906
$75-110k $26,016
$110k+ $28,224
26%
Students receiving Pell Grants
45%
Students taking federal loans
79%
Freshman retention rate
14:1
Student-faculty ratio

These are averages, not your number. Get your family's actual price in about 10 minutes:

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