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Cedar Hill, TX 75104-1204
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w. www.northwood.edu
Northwood University
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Information Summary
Ranks 1540th overall and 65th in Texas
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
61.8 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$27,637 |
| Admission
Success rate |
60% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
22 / 1013 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
32 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
63% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
979 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Cedar Hill, TX 75104-1204
| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,028 (28,795 urban / 3,233 rural) |
| Households | 10,725 (2.96 people per house) |
| Families | 8,717 (3.3 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 11,020 |
| Pop. — Asian | 781 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 41 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 328 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 18,705 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,935 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Special Focus Institutions — Schools of business and management
| Undergraduate | N/A |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | N/A |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | N/A |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Northwood University?
Ranks 949th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $15,825 | $15,825 | $15,825 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $880 | $880 | $880 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $330 | $330 | $330 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $27,637 | $27,637 | $27,637 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $18,109 | $18,109 | $18,109 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $18,109 | $18,109 | $18,109 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $15,183 |
$15,183 |
$15,183 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,305 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,636 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,376 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 581 (273 male / 308 female) |
| Admitted | 351 (165 male / 186 female) |
| Admission rate | 60% |
| First-time Enrollment | 138 (72 male / 66 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 138 (72 male / 66 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 979 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Northwood University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Northwood University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NAIA |
|---|---|
| NAIA Baseball Conference | Red River Athletic Conference |
| NAIA Track & Field Conference | Red River Athletic Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 1148th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 90% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 16 / 22 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 22 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 22 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 1164th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 70% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 418 / 493 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 418 / 520 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 836 / 1013 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 199 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $3,720 |
| Board Fee | $3,168 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Northwood University Ranks 2648th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,082 | 55 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $8,046 | 125 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,022 | 89 | |
| Any financial aid type | 125 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Northwood University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 13 | 7 | 20 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 71 | 224 | 295 |
Hispanic | 81 | 109 | 190 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 6 | 21 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 5 | 2 | 7 |
White Non-Hispanic | 185 | 147 | 332 |
Race Unknown | 35 | 79 | 114 |
| Total | 405 | 574 | 979 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Northwood University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 6 | 2 | 8 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 16 | 24 | 40 |
Hispanic | 25 | 33 | 58 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 2 | 3 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | N/A | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | 41 | 46 | 87 |
Race Unknown | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Total | 91 | 107 | 198 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Northwood University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 171 | 244 | |
| 21 | 2 | 23 | |
| 8 | 13 | 21 | |
| 4 | 12 | 16 | |
| 5 | 11 | 16 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Accounting | 2 | 9 | 5 | 16 | ||||
| Advertising | 1 | 11 | 12 | |||||
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 119 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 45 | 53 | 244 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Court Reporting/Court Reporter | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ||||||||
| Fashion Merchandising | 3 | 8 | 3 | 14 | ||||
| Fire Services Administration | ||||||||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ||||||||
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 2 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 16 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | |||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 4 | 5 | 12 | 21 | ||||
| Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations | 4 | 18 | 1 | 23 | ||||
| Total | 6 | 137 | 59 | 3 | 3 | 106 | 56 | 370 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Northwood University Ranks 2683rd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $43,641 ($45,130 male / $40,025 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 24 (17 male / 7 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 45 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.5 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $401,881 |
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