Rankings
Consistently Recognized. Intentionally Different.
Education is an investment, and we treat it that way.
Students come here to build careers, create businesses, and generate long-term value in today’s and tomorrow’s economy. When third-party evaluators assess affordability, career readiness, flexibility, and return on investment, Northwood rises to the top.
This recognition confirms what our graduates already know. A Northwood education pays dividends.
U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report annually ranks online programs based on a formula evaluating student engagement, admissions selectivity, peer reputation, faculty credentials and training, and student services and technology.
Niche
Niche annually ranks colleges and universities using a data-driven methodology that combines verified student reviews with key statistics from sources such as the U.S. Department of Education.
We Rank Among
the Best
Northwood University has earned national recognition across multiple ranks as a top undergraduate business school and for our graduate business education, including online bachelor’s degrees, graduate business programs, and MBA offerings.
We were also recognized as a Veteran-Friendly School for the 2023-24 school year by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
Rather than offering one-size-fits-all programs, Northwood designs education around how business works.
Ranked Among Top 35% of Universities Worldwide for International Students
According to Study Abroad Aide’s Best Value University Ranking for International Students.
Named a Top North American University for Professional Sales Education
According to the Sales Education Foundation.
Ranked Among the Top 15 Business Schools in the Nation for Graduate Earnings
According to ThinkAdvisor.
Ranked Among Best Online Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration Programs of 2024
According to Forbes Advisor.
Ranked Among Best Programs For Online Accounting Degree
According to Forbes Advisor’s Best Online Accounting Degrees 2023.
Ranked #4 Best Online BBA
According to OnlineSchoolsReport’s 50 Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Administration for 2020.
Ranked #10 Best Online MBA
According to OnlineSchoolsReport’s 50 Best Online Master’s in Business Administration for 2020.
Top Choice for Students From Sweden
Northwood University was ranked 17th best for the money nationwide for Swedish students and 1 out of 4 in Michigan by College Factual.
University HQ
Northwood was ranked in the Top 25 online programs for a bachelor’s in finance degree by University HQ.
