Campus & Student Life at Northwood University

Home to about 2,254 undergraduates in 2020, Northwood is a small, private university located in Midland, Michigan. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Northwood offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Northwood can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Northwood Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Northwood Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Northwood Disability Services.

Northwood for the Military

While not a "service academy", Northwood does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Northwood Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Northwood for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Northwood University

Northwood offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Northwood University

Northwood has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,254 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,358 (60.2%). Part-time attendance was 896 (39.8%).

Northwood University is Ranked #1,312 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Northwood is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Northwood #1312 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Northwood by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Northwood Diversity Guide.

Northwood University Competes in the NCAA

Northwood has a total of 450 student athletes, 324 men and 126 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Northwood University Athletics