Northwood University Demographics & Diversity Overview

29%
Minority Students
38%
Female Students
2%
International
12
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
70.1%(1,331)
Hispanic
7.0%(133)
African American
8.6%(163)
Asian
2.1%(39)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(6)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
3.4%(65)
Unknown
8.4%(160)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color29%
Total Enrollment2,246
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 38% female students and 62% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
62.0%(1,202)
Women
38.0%(738)

Gender Statistics

Men1,202

54% of total enrollment

Women738

33% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Northwood University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 47% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 35% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.3%(26)
18-19
21.8%(423)
20-21
25.4%(492)
22-24
16.8%(326)
25+
34.7%(672)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
7.8%(24)
22-24
24.2%(74)
25+
68.0%(208)

Age Diversity Insights

47%

Traditional Age (18-21)

35%

Non-Traditional (25+)

14%

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 90% in-state residents, 8% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
89.9%(205)
Out-of-State
8.3%(19)
International
1.8%(4)

Regional Representation

In-State205

90% of student body

Out-of-State19

8% of student body

International4

2% of student body

States Represented

12 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

29%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

38%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

35%

Non-Traditional Age