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Northwood University is a distinguished institution dedicated to cultivating global leaders across disciplines. Known as America’s Free-Enterprise University, Northwood’s core purpose is to develop leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs with the character and skills to drive personal, organizational, and societal success. Northwood University is a stage for cultures to converge, leaders to emerge, and excellence to flourish.

Rankings: 19 Top-ranked majors by College Factual

Best Undergraduate Business Programs by Think Advisor

Ranked a Best Value College in Michigan by PayScale’s 2023 College ROI Report

School size: Total enrollment of 2,246 students

Location: Midland, Michigan

Nearby attractions: Saginaw Bay (Lake Huron), Dow Gardens, Alden B. Dow Home and Studio, Midland Center for the Arts, Chippewa Nature Center

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Programs

Optional Practical Training (OPT): Students who complete one of our OPT-eligible degrees have the opportunity to remain in the United States while starting their careers. This temporary employment status must be directly related to the F-1 student’s area of study. 

Cost of Attendance

The following provides you with estimated costs for your tuition at Northwood University. Please note: Total tuition and fees will vary depending on your selected program as well as the housing and meal plans chosen.

Undergraduate

Estimated Cost of Attendance
$ 41,872 /year
  • This is an estimate only. Other costs and fees may apply.
  • This total is inclusive of the $9,840 scholarship awarded to undergraduate students.

Graduate

Program Cost
$ 21,000-29,000
  • This cost covers the program only and does not include additional expenses like housing, meals, books, and other necessities.
  • These totals are inclusive of the $6,000 and $9,000 scholarships awarded to graduate students.

For a detailed breakdown of costs and fees by program, please click Apply Now and complete the form. 

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Scholarships

Explore Northwood University’s many scholarship opportunities.

All undergraduate students are awarded a $9,840 scholarship each year, resulting in a total tuition/year of $24,560.

This merit-based scholarship is $7,000 – $13,000 USD annually with on-campus residency. Northwood uses the student’s cumulative grade point average combined with ACT/SAT scores to determine grant value.

This scholarship is directly applied to the student account after official documentation has been received. For students living off-campus, the scholarship will be reduced by $2500 annually.

Students who participated in DECA while in high school are eligible for scholarships ranging from $1,000 – $5,000 annually. Students must continue to participate in Collegiate DECA and maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Up to $10,000 USD a year available for international transfer students who meet GPA requirements.

Siblings enrolling at Northwood simultaneously may qualify for $1,500 each, annually. To qualify, you and a sibling must be enrolled full-time and full-year at Northwood.

Dependents of Northwood alumnus parents may qualify for $1,000 annually. To be considered for Private Donor Scholarships, please complete the Northwood University Alumni Scholarship Application.

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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements:

  • Class XII with minimum 50%-60%
  • No SAT required
  • IELTS 6 Bands or TOEFL 61 or PTE 48
  • Waiver available (MOI)

 

Application process:

  1. Complete the undergraduate application.
  2. Submit all required documents.
    • Marksheets (10th & 12th)
    • Certificate (10th & 12th)
    • Valid Passport Copy
    • Proof of English Proficiency:
ExamMinimum Score – Undergraduate Programs
TOEFL61 (iBT)
500 (iTP/iTP China Plus)
(NU may interview or reassess students upon arrival)
IELTS6.0 overall band score
EIKENGrade Pre-1
IB5 on English A1 or A2 exam
Cambridge English TestsFCE or CAE (minimum score of B2)
ELSLevel 112
ACT/SATACT – 18 for both composite and English sub-score
SAT – 940 Overall; 460 for Evidence-based Reading and Writing
PTE Academic48 (minimum score)
GTEC1126
Duolingo110
  • The proficiency exam requirement is waived for students meeting one of the following requirements.
    • Proof of successful completion (e.g. high school or baccalaureate degree for minimum of 3 years) at a foreign institution or American school where the language of instruction was completed entirely in English. The school can provide a signed letter or official transcript verifying courses were taught in English or Northwood University International Program staff can verify through other methods (i.e. school website, AACRAO, phone, etc).
    • English as a Foreign Language (EFL), English as a Second Language (ESL) coursework or blended models do not qualify.

 

Students may also submit optional documents to enhance their application:

  • 1 Statement of Purpose
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

 

Note: Upon acceptance, all students are required to participate in the school’s student health program or in a health benefit plan with comparable coverage.

Entry requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree with
    minimum 60%
  • No GMAT or GRE required
  • IELTS 6.5 Bands or TOEFL
    80 or PTE 55
  • Waiver available (MOI)

Application process:

  1. Complete the graduate application.
  2. Submit all required documents.
    • All transcripts 
    • UG degree certificate
      • You must have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution in a foreign country.
      • 15 years education accepted 
    • Valid Passport Copy
    • 1 Statement of Purpose
    • 2 Letters of Recommendation
    • Resume, including details of supervisory or professional experience
    • Proof of English Proficiency:
      ExamMinimum Score – Graduate Programs
      TOEFL80 (iBT)
      550 (iTP/iTP China Plus)
      (NU may interview or reassess students upon arrival)
      IELTS6.5 overall band score
      EIKENGrade 1
      IBN/A (not accepted for Graduate admission)
      Cambridge English TestsCAE or CPE (minimum score of C1)
      ELSLevel 112
      ACT/SATN/A (not accepted for Graduate admission)
      PTE Academic55 (minimum score)
      GTEC1201
      Duolingo120
 

Note: The proficiency exam requirement is waived for students meeting one of the following requirements.

  • Proof of successful completion (e.g. high school or baccalaureate degree for minimum of 3 years) at a foreign institution or American school where the language of instruction was completed entirely in English. The school can provide a signed letter or official transcript verifying courses were taught in English or Northwood University International Program staff can verify through other methods (i.e. school website, AACRAO, phone, etc).
  • English as a Foreign Language (EFL), English as a Second Language (ESL) coursework or blended models do not qualify.
  • Graduate school applicants who completed their undergraduate coursework entirely in English.
    • Students who are native citizens of an English speaking country listed below:United States territories (excluding Puerto Rico), United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada (excluding Quebec), South Africa and Jamaica.
 
Shortlisted candidates will participate in an interview before they are accepted into the program. This interview may be conducted in person or over the telephone. Sample topics include:
  • About yourself
  • Biggest achievement
  • Admired person
  • Motivation for applying
  • Acquired skills and goals
  • Career goals and steps taken
  • Program choice and financial support
 
Note: Upon acceptance, all students are required to participate in the school’s student health program or in a health benefit plan with comparable coverage.

Northwood University will evaluate all academic credentials submitted to determine U.S. equivalency, as well as an estimated U.S. grade point average on a 4.0 scale. If Northwood University is unable to determine U.S. equivalency or perform an internal GPA evaluation, the student may be requested to obtain a formal evaluation at their own expense via one of our approved evaluators (Scholaro, WES, and ECE). If visa is approved, official documents must be sent prior to arriving to the US. If the original documents are not issued in English, a certified translation of each document must accompany all of your academic documents.

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