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As you consider the next steps in your education and career, we can help you learn more about tuition and financial aid options.

2025-2026 MBA Program

Tuition

Program DeliveryCost Per Credit HourCost Per 3-Credit CourseTotal Credit Hours
12 Month Accelerated$1,076$3,22836
24 Month Evening$1,076$3,22836
24 Month Online$1,076$3,22836
24 Month Executive MBA$1,076$3,22836

Optional On Campus Housing

Plan TypeCost Per SemesterCost Per Academic Year
Standard room (fall and spring)$3,400$6,800
Standard board (fall and spring)$3,450$6,900
Summer Room (10 weeks)$1,700Academic Year N/A

25% Active Military Member discount on MBA programs.

2025-2026 MS Programs

Tuition

ProgramCost Per Credit HourCost Per 3-Credit CourseTotal Credit Hours
Business Analytics$927$2,78130
Finance$927$2,78130
Human Resources$927$2,78136
Organizational Leadership$927$2,78130

20% Active Military Member discount on MS programs.

2025-2026 DBA Program

Travel costs to and from the required residencies, held on the Midland Campus, is at the expense of each student (flight, gas, rental car, meals, hotels, etc.). The university will cover the cost of all meals while the student is on campus for the required residency.

Tuition

ProgramCost Per Credit HourCost Per 3-Credit CourseTotal Credit Hours
Doctor of Business Administration$1,280$3,84054-60* credits (Students may take additional dissertation hours as needed)
*A range of 30-36 credit hours from a business-related Master’s degree will be combined with the completion of 54-60 DBA credit hours to ensure that graduates of the DBA program will have achieved a minimum total of 90 graduate level credit hours upon completion of the Doctorate program. Students entering the program with fewer than 36 credit hours of graduate study will be required to complete additional master’s level course(s) from the master’s programs offered at the Graduate School.
Administration Fees
Application$50
Graduation$80
Books & Material Fees
(Varies per course, ask Graduate Programs Manager for Details)		$125-$175
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(special delivery charges may apply) 		$5
University yearly health care plan
(required for international students, available to others as desired)		$1,500
(estimated)
Doctoral Regalia Rental
(DBA Program only)		$300
(estimated)
Doctoral Regalia Purchase
(DBA Program only)		$600
(estimated)
2024-2025 MBA, MS, and DBA Program Cost

MBA Tuition

Program DeliveryCost Per Credit HourCost Per 3-Credit CourseTotal Credit Hours
12 Month Accelerated$1,055$3,16536
24 Month Evening$1,055$3,16536
24 Month Online$1,055$3,16536
24 Month Executive MBA$1,055$3,16536

Optional On Campus Housing

Plan TypeCost Per SemesterCost Per Academic Year
Standard room (fall and spring)$3,300$6,600
Standard board (fall and spring)$3,250$6,500
Summer Room (10 weeks)$1,650Academic Year N/A

25% Active Military Member discount on MBA programs.

MS Program Cost

ProgramCost Per Credit HourCost Per 3-Credit CourseTotal Credit Hours
Business Analytics$900$2,70030
Finance$900$2,70030
Human Resources$900$2,70036
Organizational Leadership$900$2,70030

20% Active Military Member discount on MS programs.

DBA Program Cost

Travel costs to and from the required residencies, held on the Midland Campus, is at the expense of each student (flight, gas, rental car, meals, hotels, etc.). The university will cover the cost of all meals while the student is on campus for the required residency.

ProgramCost Per Credit HourCost Per 3-Credit CourseMinimum Credit Hours
Doctor of Business Administration$1,260$3,78054-60* credits (Students may take additional dissertation hours as needed)
*A range of 30-36 credit hours from a business-related Master’s degree will be combined with the completion of 54-60 DBA credit hours to ensure that graduates of the DBA program will have achieved a minimum total of 90 graduate level credit hours upon completion of the Doctorate program. Students entering the program with fewer than 36 credit hours of graduate study will be required to complete additional master’s level course(s) from the master’s programs offered at the Graduate School.

Financial Aid for Graduate Programs

How Scholarships Work

If a student receives less than 75% tuition reimbursement, the student may qualify for the Merit and/or Early Decision Scholarship, unless the amount exceeds the total program cost. If a student receives 75% or more tuition reimbursement, the student may not qualify for the Merit and/or Early Decision Scholarship. Scholarship awards are capped.

Private Donor Scholarships

Many Northwood friends and affiliates have generously provided funding for private donor scholarships.

To be considered for Private Donor Scholarships please complete the DeVos Graduate School Private Donor Scholarship Application Form.

Military and Veteran Benefits

Thank you to all our military service members, veterans and family members. Please visit our military benefits page and military FAQ for more information.

MBA Scholarships

GPA Scholarships

Scholarship awards are capped.

12 Month Accelerated GPA Scholarship

Based on cumulative GPA (3.25-4.00) ranging from $3,600 to $9,000.

Amounts above include campus life merit upgrade for students living on campus. Scholarship amount is allocated in three even installments over each semester.

On-Ground Evening MBA Program

Based on cumulative GPA (3.00-4.00) ranging from $1,200 to $6,000. Scholarship amount is allocated in six even installments over each semester.

Online MBA or MS Program

Based on cumulative GPA (3.00-4.00) ranging from $1,200 to $3,000. Scholarship amount is allocated in six even installments over each semester.

Early Decision Scholarship

Available for MBA programs only.

To qualify for this $1,200 scholarship, applications must be received by June 30 for Fall start, and November 15 for Spring start.

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(989) 837-4230

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