NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY-FLORIDA EDUCATION CENTER

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Northwood University-Florida Education Center

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in West Palm Beach, FL). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

2600 N Military Tr
West Palm Beach, FL 33409-2911
Main Phone: (561) 478-5500
Web Site: www.northwood.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 825 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.7% of students attend full-time, while 1.3% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 79 male students and 71 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 52.7% of the student body, while females made up 47.3%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (13)%, Hispanic (8)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 67.1% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 410. One quarter of students scored at least 510.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 410 or higher. One fourth of students scored 520 or higher.

Degree Levels

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

Advertising

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Sales And Marketing

School Accreditation

Northwood University-Florida Education Center is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Northwood University-Florida Education Center belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Florida Sun Conference (for baseball).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for baseball, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Credit for life experience
Weekend college
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 23,552
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 16,947
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 23,552

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.
Recommendations are recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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