Northwood University

Overview

Business university with free-enterprise themed general education emphasizing entrepreneurship and ethics.

Location: Midland, Midland County, MI
Founded: 1959
Sector: Private 4-Year
IPEDS Unit ID: Pending import

Academic Profile

Carnegie Classification

Special Focus Four-Year: Business & Management

Institution Type

Independent bachelor's degree institution

General Education

General education program details for this institution are being cataloged. Use the comparison hub to explore requirements across Michigan four-year schools.

Transfer Information

Northwood University accepts Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) general education credits from participating community colleges statewide.

Transfer-in rate: 41%

Primary transfer partners

Michigan community colleges
In-state two-year institutions

MTA Information

Michigan Transfer Agreement participant

Students can transfer MTA-approved general education blocks from Michigan community colleges to this institution.

Enrollment Data

Current headcount

2,800

↓ 44 vs. prior year (mock)

Year	Total	Undergraduate	Graduate	Full-time
2020	2,624	2,073	551	1,679
2021	2,668	2,108	560	1,708
2022	2,712	2,142	570	1,736
2023	2,756	2,177	579	1,764
2024	2,800	2,212	588	1,792

Source: mock · Structured for future IPEDS import

Graduation Data

4-year graduation rate: 52%
6-year graduation rate: 67%
Data source: mock