Northwood U 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$30,520

Cost of attendance at Northwood University in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,520

Cost of attendance at Northwood University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Northwood University was $23,080. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Northwood U

Northwood U net price calculator

$23,080

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Michigan and nationwide.

Michigan's average	$12,908
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Northwood U for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$23,080	$1,732 (8%)	$15,772	$17,504	$20,107	$22,853	$26,399
2021	$21,348	$738 (4%)	$15,303	$15,273	$19,573	$22,367	$24,003
2020	$20,610	$2,061 (9%)	$14,573	$14,903	$20,968	$22,497	$25,435
2019	$22,671	$1,615 (7%)	$17,460	$18,688	$20,656	$24,766	$25,691
2018	$24,286	$1,749 (8%)	$20,119	$23,133	$21,809	$24,945	$27,194
2017	$22,537	$629 (3%)	$20,364	$20,084	$21,836	$24,189	$24,850
2016	$21,908	$2,038 (10%)	$18,877	$19,196	$21,398	$23,869	$25,298
2015	$19,870	$3,858 (24%)	$16,696	$17,219	$18,698	$21,131	$21,940
2014	$16,012	--	$10,993	$12,050	$16,095	$17,315	$18,733

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Northwood University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$47,100	$1,254 (3%)	$30,520	$15,340	$1,240
2021	$45,846	$1,764 (4%)	$29,480	$15,126	$1,240
2020	$44,082	$1,414 (3%)	$28,080	$14,762	$1,240
2019	$42,668	$1,650 (4%)	$27,060	$14,388	$1,220
2018	$41,018	$1,314 (3%)	$26,080	$13,708	$1,230
2017	$39,704	$1,422 (4%)	$25,130	$13,324	$1,250
2016	$38,282	$1,296 (4%)	$24,170	$12,868	$1,244
2015	$36,986	$1,168 (3%)	$23,132	$12,602	$1,252
2014	$35,818	$1,492 (4%)	$22,130	$12,458	$1,230
2013	$34,326	--	$20,996	$12,116	$1,214

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Northwood U provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 916 dormitories available to its students at $5,960 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Northwood U is $662 per month.
Does Northwood U provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Northwood U for one academic year is $5,480, which works out to $609 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Northwood U estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,240.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Northwood U estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,882

If living off-campus, with family: $4,248

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,248
How much is Northwood U application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $30 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Northwood U offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Northwood University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,116	$1,030
For out-of-state students	$1,116	$1,030

Housing and Meal

Northwood University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Northwood University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,480	$5,960	N/A	916
2021	$5,320	$5,790	N/A	944
2020	$5,170	$5,620	N/A	944
2019	$5,020	$5,460	N/A	780
2018	$4,870	$5,300	N/A	772
2017	$4,730	$5,150	N/A	802
2016	$4,590	$5,000	N/A	806

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Northwood University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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