Northwood University Acceptance Rate
Midland, Michigan · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,074
- Admitted
- 1,740
- Yield
- 19.6%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Northwood University's acceptance rate has risen from 69.5% in 2014–15 to 83.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,464 to 2,074 (+42%) over that period.
Its 83.9% rate makes Northwood University more selective than about 34% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 28%.
Northwood University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 19.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,464 | 1,017 | 69.5% | 367 |
| 2015–16 | 2,192 | 1,521 | 69.4% | 350 |
| 2016–17 | 1,346 | 901 | 66.9% | 339 |
| 2017–18 | 1,819 | 1,260 | 69.3% | 285 |
| 2018–19 | 1,445 | 976 | 67.5% | 263 |
| 2019–20 | 1,099 | 869 | 79.1% | 299 |
| 2020–21 | 1,056 | 811 | 76.8% | 266 |
| 2021–22 | 1,123 | 936 | 83.3% | 293 |
| 2022–23 | 1,368 | 1,090 | 79.7% | 247 |
| 2023–24 | 2,074 | 1,740 | 83.9% | 341 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 717 | 608 | 84.8% |
| Men | 1,347 | 1,128 | 83.7% |
| Unknown | 10 | 4 | 40% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Northwood University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Northwood University's acceptance rate?
Northwood University's acceptance rate is 83.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,740 admitted of 2,074 applicants).
Is Northwood University test optional?
Northwood University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Northwood University?
Northwood University received 2,074 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,740.
Is Northwood University getting harder to get into?
Northwood University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 69.5% in 2014–15 to 83.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.northwood.edu/.