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Northwood University Midland, also known as NU, is a private university located in Midland, Michigan, United States. It was established in 1959 by Dr. Arthur E. Turner and Dr. R. Gary Stauffer. The main campus is spread across an area of more than 90 acres. The university operates multiple campuses in Cedar Hill, Texas, Midland, Michigan, and West Palm Beach, Florida. NU boasts of an enrollment of more than 5,000 students every year. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
The campuses of NU have separate athletic departments which fields several men’s and women’s sports teams. The sports teams of Florida campus are nicknamed the Seahawks and they compete in the Florida Sun Conference. The sports teams of Michigan campus are nicknamed the Timberwolves and they are members of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The sports teams of Texas campus are known as the Knights and they are members of the Red River Athletic Conference.
Northwood University can be found in Midland, MI (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at Northwood University.
The most common majors at the school are in business and management.
Northwood University does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 420 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 460 to 560, but ranged both higher and lower.
In 2007-2008, 4,095 students were enrolled in Northwood University.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Northwood University student athletes compete in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference competitions. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Northwood University Midland
4000 Whiting Dr
Midland, MI 48640-2398
General Phone: (989) 837-4200
http://www.northwood.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 1,405 | business management, marketing, vehicle parts marketing, accounting, banking, MIS, international business, entrepreneurship, ... |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 91 | sports and fitness management |
| Media | 79 | advertising |
| Hospitality | 34 | hotel management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer and info science |
| Medical Administration | 6 | health care administration |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 1 | fire services administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Northwood University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,088 | 16 |
| Associate's degree | 433 | 15 |
| Master's degree | 103 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Northwood University had a total enrollment of 4,095 students (3,464 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 62% |
| Women | 38% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 19% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 86% |
| Ohio | 5% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
Northwood University offers campus housing for 826 of its 3,464 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Midland, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,720 | 1,295 | 75% | 445 | 34% |
| Men | 1,051 | 783 | 74% | 274 | 35% |
| Women | 669 | 512 | 77% | 171 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 8% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,544 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,544 |
| Room and board | $ 7,548 |
| Room charge | $ 3,900 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,648 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,482 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,115 |
Financial Aid:
Northwood University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 407200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 37 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $73,956 | 4 | $64,774 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $63,729 | 8 | $59,152 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $51,384 | 7 | $41,325 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $61,938 | 19 | $53,767 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 188 | 94 | 282 |
| Football | 94 | 0 | 94 |
| Track | 24 | 18 | 42 |
| Baseball | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Basketball | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 22 | 61 | 83 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
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
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northwood University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
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 NCAA athletic conference member
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