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Northwood University Midland, also known as NU, is a private university that was established in 1959. It covers an area of more than 90 acres. The university operates a number of campuses located in Cedar Hill, Texas Midland in Michigan, and West Palm Beach in Florida. NU records an enrollment, of over 5,000 students every year. NU was originally created as the Northwood Institute and was situated in a 19th century mansion located in Alma, Michigan. It was moved to its present location and renamed in 1961. The university runs a joint program in association with the Hotel Institute Montreux located in Montreux, Switzerland.
NU possesses a prominent athletics department and the students participate in various sports and events such as men’s and women’s baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, women's volleyball, and cheerleading.
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Campus Location4000 Whiting Dr
Midland, MI 48640-2398
USA
Main Tel: (989) 837-4200
Web Site The campus is in a town not far from a more urbanized area. |
Northwood University HighlightsWhere Northwood University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in business and management and nutrition and exercise therapy.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 1,029 | 16 | | Associate | 401 | 14 | | Master | 138 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Northwood University was 4,095 in 2007 (3,263 full-time equivalent). About 63% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 37% of the class. Undergrads are 92% of enrolled students and graduate students are 8%. About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 16,705 | | Room | $ 3,720 | | Board | $ 3,474 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,404 | | Other | $ 1,971 |
Financial Aid: Northwood University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 55 |
Housing and MealsNorthwood University provides on-campus housing for 826 of its 3,263 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Northwood University AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Northwood University is in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports. Northwood University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 188 male students received the aid (men were 67% of those receiving aid) and 94 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 33% of students receiving such aid) .
Northwood University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 79% | | Women | 80% | | All | 80% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 410-530 | | Math | 440-545 | | Writing | 420-500 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (1,342 awarded) - Accounting
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Fashion Merchandising
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (14 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
HOSPITALITY (38 awarded) - Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
MEDIA (83 awarded) MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded) - Health/Health Care Administration/Management
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (81 awarded) - Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (2 awarded) - Fire Services Administration
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