Cost of attendance (COA) is a college’s total estimated expenses for one year including, tuition, housing and food, books, course materials, supplies & equipment, transportation, personal expenses, and loan fees. A school’s cost of attendance is used to determine each student’s eligibility for financial aid, such as grants and loans.
2024 / 2025 – Michigan Traditional Residential Students
Yearly total based on full-time coursework.
Component
On Campus
With Parents
In an Apartment
Tuition and Fees*
$34,400
$34,400
$34,400
Books, Course Materials, and Supplies**
$810
$810
$810
Housing and Food
$13,100
$7,706
$12,000
Transportation Expenses
$1,188
$2,064
$2,064
Personal Expenses
$2,022
$2,682
$2,682
Average Loan Fees
$192
$192
$192
Total (9 months)
$51,712
$47,854
$52,148
* Indicates these expenses are directly charged to your student account at Northwood University.
** Books, course materials, and supplies are partially charged based on courses you are registered for.
*** Tuition will be different based on the number of credits you are registered for.
