Cost of NU
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $50,610 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $35,900 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $13,700 |
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| Books and supplies | $870 |
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| Average net price after aid | $25,908 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $21,142 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $25,075 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $28,512 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $20,168 |
| $110,001+ | $29,197 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with NU's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at NU
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (22)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 32 | $75,316 | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | 74 | $74,429 | $21,540 |
| Information Science/Studies | 45 | $73,460 | $25,250 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 110 | $63,065 | $22,724 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 541 | $55,439 | $18,750 |
| Marketing | 102 | $51,626 | $20,625 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 123 | $51,148 | $18,750 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 50 | $45,480 | $19,500 |
| Business/Commerce | 1 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 5 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 2 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 23 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 29 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 26 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 10 | — | — |
| Insurance | 11 | — | — |
| International Business | 21 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 1 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 16 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 1 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (5)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 98 | — | $20,044 |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 2 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (4)
Doctoral degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 6 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Michigan
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Lawrence Technological University | Southfield | $33,466 | 56% | $78,800 |
| Madonna University | Livonia | $14,792 | 63% | $60,349 |
| Adrian College | Adrian | $31,986 | 73% | $56,860 |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit | $13,469 | 75% | $74,106 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale | — | 21% | — |
| Albion College | Albion | $14,673 | 81% | $64,083 |
| Cornerstone University | Grand Rapids | $18,028 | 78% | $52,119 |
| Baker College | Owosso | $10,115 | 82% | $41,297 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is NU's acceptance rate?
Northwood University admits 65% of applicants.
How much does NU cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $50,610 a year (tuition and fees: $35,900). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $25,908 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $21,142.
How much do NU graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $68,112 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 9th of 43 similar colleges in Michigan. The best-paid bachelor's program is management sciences and quantitative methods ($75,316 a year after graduation).
What is NU's graduation rate?
64% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 79% of first-year students return for a second year.