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.
2025 / 2026 – Michigan Traditional Residential Students
Yearly total based on full-time coursework.
Component
On Campus
With Parents
In an Apartment
Tuition and Fees*
$35,900
$35,900
$35,900
Books, Course Materials, and Supplies**
$810
$810
$810
Housing and Food
$13,700
$7,894
$12,294
Transportation Expenses
$1,216
$2,114
$2,114
Personal Expenses
$2,072
$2,748
$2,748
Average Loan Fees
$190
$190
$190
Total (9 months)
$53,888
$49,656
$54,056
* 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.
