More selective than 83% of Michigan colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose NU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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NU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 65% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 84% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is NU compared with other Michigan colleges?
NU has the 8th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Michigan colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | 56% | 58% | $9,492 |
| 5 | Lawrence Technological University | 56% | 61% | $32,918 |
| 6 | Alma College | 57% | 63% | $20,694 |
| 7 | Madonna University | 63% | 60% | $17,755 |
| 8 | Northwood University | 65% | 63% | $27,232 |
| 9 | Cleary University | 68% | 41% | $22,143 |
| 10 | Lake Superior State University | 68% | 51% | $12,822 |
| 11 | Siena Heights University | 69% | 39% | $17,124 |
| 12 | Kuyper College | 69% | 50% | $15,644 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Michigan colleges →
Who enrolls at NU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
NU admissions questions
What is the NU acceptance rate?
Northwood University accepts 65% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,740 of 2,074 applicants were admitted.
Does NU require the SAT or ACT?
Northwood University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at NU?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (341 of 1,740).
Is NU getting harder to get into?
Northwood University accepted 65% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 84% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Northwood University overview