Admissions
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Discovering Great Opportunity
We believe in a global, free-enterprise society that strives for freedom and responsibility from its citizens.
Every class we offer, every professor you encounter, and every experience you immerse yourself in is focused on one thing – helping you develop as a leader.
Shaping Future Leaders at NU
At Northwood University, we are dedicated to cultivating the next generation of business leaders. Our programs go beyond textbooks, providing students with real-world experiences and the skills needed to thrive in the evolving business landscape.
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Launch Experiencenorthwood by the numbers
What Can NU Offer You?
82%
Of graduates employed full-time or accepted to graduate programs
(As of our most recent graduate survey)
1 in 3
Of Northwood graduates own some or all of their business
$19 million
In scholarships available
18+
Athletic teams
40+
Clubs, fraternities, and sororities
92%
Of students are awarded scholarships
(NU Financial Aid Office, 2022-23)
FAQs
The Admissions committee conducts a well-rounded review of every applicant based on accomplishments, goals, and potential impact within our community. The deadline to apply to Northwood is a week before classes start. We accept students up until the start of the semester.
Northwood requires a minimum 2.0 GPA to be admitted and does not require test scores for acceptance. However, your GPA and test scores will help you earn different types of merit scholarships.
GPA and test scores do not paint the whole picture when it comes to your academic journey. We highly encourage you to submit an application and talk through some of your extracurriculars, sports, or volunteer activities!
It is crucial to complete your application and send in your transcripts. Unofficial transcripts can be used for admission. If you are a traditional student and want to try for our higher-level scholarships, you will also want to submit your SAT and/or ACT score.
Northwood offers dual enrollment credits to earn towards a future degree. If you take dual enrollment at another school, you can check our course comparisons on our website. For AP credit, you must score a 3 for that credit to transfer in and a 4 on the IB testing.
All you need to do is visit https://northwood.edu/apply to submit your online application to Northwood University!
After you’re admitted, you’ll need to submit your transcripts and complete a small checklist for new students in the Timberwolf Terminal.
Yes! Test scores are not required for admission to Northwood University. If you have test scores, we still encourage you to submit them as they may open up more opportunities for merit scholarships.
Interviews or recommendation letters are not required for admission to Northwood University. However, we still encourage you to upload any material you think we may find relevant when reviewing your application. This is a chance to show off what you’re most proud of!
You can schedule an in-person campus tour by selecting a time slot at https://application.northwood.edu/portal/visit.
We also offer group tours if you’d like to visit with a friend, which you can schedule at https://application.northwood.edu/register/GroupRequest.
Not able to make it in-person? Check out our virtual tour at https://www.northwood.edu/admissions/visit/virtual-tour/.
Some of our institutional scholarships are on a first-come, first-serve basis. If Northwood is the place for you, it is important that you secure your spot to lock in any scholarships you may be eligible for.
The total cost of attendance, including tuition, room & board, and fees, is $54,800 a semester. However, Northwood offers numerous scholarships to help offset the total cost. According to the College Scorecard, the average annual cost comes out to $26,429.
Northwood University offers merit scholarships for students who qualify based on GPA and test scores. In addition to merit, Northwood has scholarships for several business organizations or affinity groups, including athletics and competitive speech.
Our private donors allow us to award additional scholarships to students depending on need. To view a list of all our undergraduate scholarships, visit https://www.northwood.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/undergrad-scholarships/.
Students must apply for financial aid every year. The FAFSA on the Web (FOTW) or Renewal FAFSA on the Web should be completed as quickly as possible after October 1st each year. For optimal consideration for undergraduate students who reside in the State of Michigan to apply earlier than the state deadline of July 1st.
Applications received after the priority deadline will continue to be processed throughout the academic year. Financial aid offers are based on a combination of funds available and financial need.
Yes! We offer several work study positions on our campus. We encourage students who want to develop soft skills and earn a little extra cash to secure an on-campus job. Supervisors on campus understand that you are a student first! Our live job bulletin is located on our website.
Northwood University offers several merit‑based scholarships for incoming freshmen, such as Presidential, Freedom, Free Enterprise, Entrepreneur, and Liberty awards. These scholarships range from $7,000 to $15,000 annually, based on GPA and test scores.
Competitive awards include the Naegele Scholarship (via video essay) and team-based scholarships for speech, mock trial, and esports participants. We also offer several business organization scholarships for those involved in DECA, BPA, and TPUSA. Many of these scholarships are renewable with sufficient GPA and some are enhanced by residency status.
Most institutionally funded scholarships are renewable for up to 8 semesters. The FAFSA needs to be completed each academic year. Based on the FAFSA, awards can change if there has been changes within your family’s financial situation.
Northwood offers workshops and webinars during the academic year to help students with budgeting and guides to make good financial decisions.
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