Outcomes at NU
Graduation Rate
63.32%
Retention Rate
79.00%
The graduation rate at Northwood University is 63.32% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. 164 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 259 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 41.00%.
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. 164 students have completed. In addition, 1 student still enrolled and 94 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 259 | 259 |
| Completers | 164 (63.32%) | 164 |
| Still Enrolled | 1 (0.39%) | 1 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 94 (36.29%) | 94 |
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, 130 students have completed in 4 years and additional 29 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 130 (50.19%) |
75 (41.67%) |
55 (69.62%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 29 (11.20%) |
26 (14.44%) |
3 (3.80%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 5 (1.93%) |
4 (2.22%) |
1 (1.27%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 63.32% (164/259) | 58.33% (105/180) | 74.68% (59/79) |
| Asian | 50.00% (1/2) | 0.00% (0/1) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 57.89% (11/19) | 46.67% (7/15) | 100.00% (4/4) |
| Hispanic | 57.14% (8/14) | 62.50% (5/8) | 50.00% (3/6) |
| White | 68.02% (134/197) | 63.77% (88/138) | 77.97% (46/59) |
| Two or More Race | 38.46% (5/13) | 40.00% (4/10) | 33.33% (1/3) |
| Unknown | 16.67% (1/6) | 20.00% (1/5) | 0.00% (0/1) |