Northwood University Demographics & Diversity Overview

29%
Minority Students
39%
Female Students
2%
International
19
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Northwood University has a diverse student body with 29% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
69.9%(1,649)
Hispanic
7.5%(176)
African American
9.0%(213)
Asian
2.0%(46)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(9)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
3.2%(75)
Unknown
8.0%(189)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color29%
Total Enrollment2,911
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

Northwood University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Northwood University has a gender distribution of 39% female students and 61% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
60.8%(1,465)
Women
39.2%(944)

Gender Statistics

Men1,465

50% of total enrollment

Women944

32% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Northwood University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 40% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 28% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
4.2%(83)
18-19
24.4%(485)
20-21
24.3%(484)
22-24
13.3%(264)
25+
33.8%(673)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
11.6%(43)
22-24
23.5%(87)
25+
65.0%(241)

Age Diversity Insights

40%

Traditional Age (18-21)

28%

Non-Traditional (25+)

17%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Northwood University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 89% in-state residents, 9% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
89.0%(284)
Out-of-State
9.1%(29)
International
1.9%(6)

Regional Representation

In-State284

89% of student body

Out-of-State29

9% of student body

International6

2% of student body

States Represented

19 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

29%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

39%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

28%

Non-Traditional Age