Fast Facts
Enrollment
2008 Fall Term Figures
800 Students: 60% men, 40% women
Faculty
The student-faculty ratio is approximately 20:1. Ninety-seven percent of Northwood's faculty has earned advanced degrees. Theory and practice come with professionals hired from business and industry.
Accreditation
Northwood University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (800.621.7440; higherlearningcommission.org).
Affiliation
Private, nonsectarian, residential, coeducational, not-for-profit.
Founding
Northwood University was established in 1959 by Dr. Arthur E. Turner and Dr. R. Gary Stauffer. Northwood teaches business, management, and entrepreneurism based on freedom and the concepts of free-enterprise.
Costs
Visit our Tuition & Fees section for more information. Northwood University participates in the Florida Prepaid Tuition Plan. Learn more here.
Financial Aid
Approximately 70% of Northwood's Florida students receive some form of financial aid. Assistance is available through Northwood scholarships and grants and federal assistance. Our FAFSA code is: E00586.
Scholarships
Northwood University offers a variety of scholarships including:
Academic Merit Scholarships
Private Donor Awards
Business Club Scholarships
Athletic Scholarships
Learn more about Northwood's scholarships by visiting the Financial Aid office.
Admission
Visit our Admissions pages for complete information regarding applying to NU. For personalized admissions information, please call an admissions counselor at 1.800.458.8325 or e-mail us fladmit@northwood.edu.
Need our ACT/SAT Codes?
ACT Code: 6736
SAT Code: 5162
Transfer Admission
Students may enter Northwood at any point in their college career and transfer the maximum number of credit hours applicable to their program. Course grades must be a "C" average or better. A significant number of transfer scholarships are available for students who are interested in transferring to Northwood. Learn more about transferring.
Contact Information
Northwood University
2600 North Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL 33409-2911
toll free: 800.458.8325 or 561.478.5500
fax: 561.681.7901
e-mail: fladmit@northwood.edu
Turner Education Building
2600 North Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Phone: 800.458.8325
Fax: 561.681.7901
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