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Northwood University

Overview of Northwood University

Northwood University can be found in Cedar Hill, TX (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at Northwood University.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in business and management.

Northwood University Selectivity

Northwood University does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 418 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 418 to 520, but ranged both higher and lower.

Student Body

In 2007, 937 students were enrolled in Northwood University. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.

Student Life

Northwood University student athletes compete in Red River Athletic Conference competitions. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Northwood University

Northwood University
1114 W FM 1382
Cedar Hill, TX 75104-1204
General Phone: (972) 291-1541
http://www.northwood.edu

Northwood University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management332business management, vehicle parts marketing, accounting, international business, fashion merchandising, MIS, banking, marketing, ...
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy21sports and fitness management
Media12advertising
Hospitality3hotel management
Law1court reporting
Computer Science And Engineering1computer and info science
Security And Law Enforcement0fire services administration
Medical Administration0health care administration

Number of programs and degrees for Northwood University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree23816
Associate's degree13214

Student Body

In 2007, Northwood University had a total enrollment of 937 students (825 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men52%
Women48%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White34%
Black33%
Hispanic18%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown10%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1922%
20-2120%
22-2414%
25-2910%
30-349%
35-399%
40-4912%
50-644%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Texas91%
(International Students)4%
Illinois2%
Michigan1%
Missouri1%
Arizona1%
Arkansas1%

Northwood University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time67 %

Northwood University Room and Board (2007)

Northwood University offers campus housing for 199 of its 825 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Cedar Hill, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Northwood University Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total58135160%13839%
Men27316560%7244%
Women30818660%6635%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal418493
SAT Math418520
SAT Writing380490
ACT Verbal1622
ACT Math1722
ACT Composite1822

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT70%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT90%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Northwood University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 16,705
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 16,705
Room and board$ 7,149
Room charge$ 3,720
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,168
Books and supplies$ 1,404
Other expenses$ 2,379

Financial Aid:
Northwood University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 407221)

Northwood University Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track177

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year1*1*
Associate professoracademic year4$48,3710*
Assistant professoracademic year10$44,2326$41,215
Instructoracademic year2*0*
All faculty totalacademic year17$45,8517$41,666

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Northwood University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BaseballRed River Athletic Conference
TrackRed River Athletic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total544397
Baseball24024
Track8816
All Other Sports223557

Northwood University Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter

MEDIA
Advertising

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Services Administration

Northwood University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Northwood University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Northwood University % of degrees in business and management
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Northwood University Number of degree programs
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Northwood University % students on athletic fin. aid
% students 40 years or older
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Northwood University % students 40 years or older
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Northwood University Dorm rooms per full-time student
Minority % of student body
(colleges not offering open-admission)
Top 18%Northwood University Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers athletic scholarships

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