Northwood University-Florida Education Center

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a small city.

Overview

Northwood University Florida Education Center is a part of Northwood University, which was established in 1959. It is a private institution and its main campus is located in Midland, Michigan. Northwood University Florida Education Center was established in 1984 and is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. A number of bachelor’s degrees are awarded in the fields of accounting, banking and finance, advertising, management, international business and marketing, among others.

Northwood University Florida Education Center provides students ample opportunities for enjoying a variety of activities by participating in the institute's organizations. Students can also sign up for voluntary and community service with the Habitat for Humanity, the Animal Rescue League, Coastal Clean-up, Green Market, Circle K and Earth Day.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in media and business and management.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High male/female ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High faculty salary.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: Quarter.

Features of note:

• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 773 in 2009-2010 (756 full-time equivalent).

About 62% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 38% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 73% of the student body. About 8% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

SAT Test Scores:

Room and Board

Northwood University Florida provides on-campus housing for 276 of its 756 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

The school is in the Florida Sun Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 79 male students received the aid (men were 58% of those receiving aid) and 58 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 42% of students receiving such aid) .

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (250 awarded)

• Accounting
• Banking and Financial Support Services
• Business Administration and Management
• Fashion Merchandising
• International Business/Trade/Commerce
• Management Information Systems
• Marketing/Marketing Management
• Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (0 awarded)

• Computer and Information Sciences

HOSPITALITY (4 awarded)

• Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

MEDIA (8 awarded)

• Advertising

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded)

• Health/Health Care Administration/Management

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (25 awarded)

• Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (0 awarded)

• Fire Services Administration