Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $48,780. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $34,400 |
| Housing & meals | $12,500 |
| Books & supplies | $1,342 |
| Personal & travel | $3,096 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,558 |
| Total cost of attendance | $48,780 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
NU net price compared with other Michigan colleges
NU has the 44th-lowest average net price of 48 Michigan colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Cleary University | $22,143 | 41% | $54,186 |
| 41 | Calvin University | $22,992 | 74% | $58,375 |
| 42 | Adrian College | $25,368 | 48% | $55,504 |
| 43 | Hope College | $27,182 | 80% | $58,427 |
| 44 | Northwood University | $27,232 | 63% | $63,075 |
| 45 | Concordia University Ann Arbor | $32,811 | 48% | $56,075 |
| 46 | Lawrence Technological University | $32,918 | 61% | $69,151 |
| 47 | College for Creative Studies | $34,617 | 71% | $44,860 |
| 48 | Kettering University | $34,660 | 71% | $94,823 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Michigan colleges →
Why NU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood University | 65% | $27,232 | 63% | $63,075 | This school |
| Madonna University | 63% | $17,755 | 60% | $59,058 | |
| Lawrence Technological University | 56% | $32,918 | 61% | $69,151 | |
| Alma College | 57% | $20,694 | 63% | $54,742 | |
| University of Detroit Mercy | 75% | $15,232 | 67% | $71,030 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Northwood University would cost you $9,477 more per year than Madonna University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Northwood University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$5,960).
- Madonna University gives aided families $1,735 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Michigan resident | NU | Madonna University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $34,400 | $28,440 | +$5,960 |
| Books & supplies | $1,342 | $648 | +$694 |
| Housing & meals | $12,500 | $12,840 | −$340 |
| Personal & travel | $3,096 | $3,102 | −$6 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,558 | −$3,992 | +$1,434 |
| Sticker price | $48,780 | $41,038 | +$7,742 |
| Average grants | −$21,548 | −$23,283 | +$1,735 |
| You pay | $27,232 | $17,755 | +$9,477 |
“+” means NU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
NU cost questions
How much is tuition at NU?
Tuition and fees are $34,400 a year.
What is the total cost of attending NU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $48,780 a year.
What do families actually pay at NU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $27,232 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $25,700; $48–75k pay $25,906; $110k+ pay $28,224.
How much debt do NU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $18,750, and 4.3% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Northwood University overview