| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
1,416 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
1,363 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
53 |
| Total graduate students: |
253 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
48 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
205 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Midwest |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
27% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 6.3% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.0% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 70.4% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.9% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 3.6% | Nonresident Alien |
| 12.4% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.5% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 6.2% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.4% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.5% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 72.6% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.0% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.6% | Nonresident Alien |
| 8.8% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
434 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Midland, MI |
| Population of city/town: |
42,181 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campuses in West Palm Beach, FL, and Cedar Hill, TX. |
| Nearest major city: |
Detroit |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
140 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
688,701 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- women's dorms (22%)
- men's dorms (37%)
- single-student apartments (40%)
- special housing for disabled students (1%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
94% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
49% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
51% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
81% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
yes |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
215 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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tutors |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
58% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
5 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
10% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
3 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
17% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, yearbook |
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| Number of honor societies: |
4 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
48 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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The Church Reloaded, Victorious Outreach, Fellowship of Christian Athletes |
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| International student organizations: |
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Intercultural club |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Student Alumni Board, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, mock trial team, Minority Business Women, American Advertising Federation, Business Professionals of America, Hospitality Enterprise, Students for Life of Michigan; International Business, American Marketing, and Finance Associations |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Dave Marsh,
Athletic Director |
| School colors: |
blue and whtie |
| School mascot: |
Timberwolves |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (Division II) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's football | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's golf | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's golf | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's soccer | no | |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
25% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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baseball, football, soccer, and softball fields; basketball and tennis courts |
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| Club sports for men: |
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hockey, lacrosse |
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| Club sports for women: |
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cheerleading |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Saginaw, MI (20 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Detroit (140 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Flint, MI (70 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Bay City, MI (25 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
22% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
12% immediately |
| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
77% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Andrews, Bentley/Rolls-Royce/Lamborghini/Bugatti Gold Coast, Blytstone & Bailey, CPAs and business consultants, Deloitte & Touche, Dow Corning, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Fabiano Brothers, Hilliard Lyons, Hooper & Pavlik, Merrill Lynch, Nexteeer Automotive, Reynolds & Reynolds, The Dow Chemical Co., Yeo & Yeo, PC. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Dan DeVos, DP Fox Ventures LLC, CEO, Automotive Retail Industry, owner, Orlando Magic and Grand Rapids Griffins, chair, Northwood U Board of Trustees
- Bob Rossiter, Former CEO of Lear Corporation, Aftermarket Industry
- Bill Parlberg, President of Zehnders of Frankenmuth, Hospitality Industry, Member of the Northwood University Board of Trustees.
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