Outcomes at NU
Graduation Rate
62.62%
Retention Rate
81.00%
The graduation rate at Northwood University is 62.62% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. 201 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 321 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 63.00%.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Northwood University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Northwood University. 201 students have completed. In addition, 3 students still enrolled and 117 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 321 | 321 |
| Completers | 201 (62.62%) | 201 |
| Still Enrolled | 3 (0.93%) | 3 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 117 (36.45%) | 117 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 165 students have completed in 4 years and additional 31 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 165 (51.40%) |
98 (46.89%) |
67 (59.82%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 31 (9.66%) |
21 (10.05%) |
10 (8.93%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 5 (1.56%) |
5 (2.39%) |
0 (0.00%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 62.62% (201/321) | 59.33% (124/209) | 68.75% (77/112) |
| Asian | 66.67% (2/3) | 50.00% (1/2) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 28.00% (7/25) | 28.57% (6/21) | 25.00% (1/4) |
| Hispanic | 83.33% (10/12) | 75.00% (3/4) | 87.50% (7/8) |
| White | 65.74% (142/216) | 63.70% (86/135) | 69.14% (56/81) |
| Two or More Race | 75.00% (3/4) | 100.00% (3/3) | 0.00% (0/1) |
| Unknown | 65.22% (30/46) | 58.06% (18/31) | 80.00% (12/15) |