Athletics & scholarships at Northwood University
Sports sponsored, athletic aid, and participation. Aid and participation come from the U.S. Department of Education's Equity in Athletics (EADA) filings (2025); division, conference, and scholarship detail come from program records.
Total athletic aid
$4,514,469
Athletes
568
379 men · 189 women
Sports sponsored
19
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Sports sponsored
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Acha Di Ice Hockey
2 programs
Acha Di Ice Hockey
Men's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Acha Di Ice Hockey
Women's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Acha Diii Ice Hockey
2 programs
Acha Diii Ice Hockey
Men's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 21-8-1
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
Acha Diii Ice Hockey
Women's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 21-8-1
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
Baseball
1 program
Baseball
Men's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 33-23
Roster
Size: 54 athletes
Financial Aid
Facilities
Gerace Stadium
The baseball program is committed to excellence on and off the field, providing student-athletes with the resources to succeed.
Recent Achievements
Won the conference championship in 2022.
Basketball
2 programs
Basketball
Men's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 16-13
Roster
Size: 18 athletes
Financial Aid
Facilities
Bennett Sports Center "Riepma Arena"
Capacity: 2,000
The basketball program is known for its competitive spirit and has a rich history of success in the NCAA.
Recent Achievements
Reached the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 in 2022.
Basketball
Women's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 16-13
Roster
Size: 17 athletes
Financial Aid
Facilities
Bennett Sports Center "Riepma Arena"
Capacity: 2,000
The basketball program is known for its competitive spirit and has a rich history of success in the NCAA.
Recent Achievements
Reached the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 in 2022.
Bowling
2 programs
Bowling
Men's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
The bowling program focuses on developing student-athletes both on and off the lanes, emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and academic success.
Recent Achievements
Qualified for the NCAA Bowling Championship in 2022.
Bowling
Women's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
The bowling program focuses on developing student-athletes both on and off the lanes, emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and academic success.
Recent Achievements
Qualified for the NCAA Bowling Championship in 2022.
Cheerleading
2 programs
Cheerleading
Men's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
Cheerleading
Women's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
Cross Country
2 programs
Cross Country
Men's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
The Cross Country program emphasizes both competitive excellence and academic achievement.
Recent Achievements
Qualified for NCAA Championships in 2022
Cross Country
Women's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
The Cross Country program emphasizes both competitive excellence and academic achievement.
Recent Achievements
Qualified for NCAA Championships in 2022
Esports
2 programs
Esports
Men's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
Esports
Women's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
Football
1 program
Football
Men's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 6-5
Roster
Size: 137 athletes
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
Capacity: 5,000
The football program is known for its competitive spirit and has a strong tradition of excellence.
Recent Achievements
Won the conference championship in 2022.
Golf
2 programs
Golf
Men's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Roster
Size: 20 athletes
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
The golf program emphasizes skill development and competition at the highest level.
Recent Achievements
Qualified for NCAA Championships in 2022
Golf
Women's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Roster
Size: 8 athletes
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
The golf program emphasizes skill development and competition at the highest level.
Recent Achievements
Qualified for NCAA Championships in 2022
Lacrosse
2 programs
Lacrosse
Men's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 5-9
Roster
Size: 37 athletes
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
The lacrosse program is known for its competitive spirit and has a strong tradition of excellence.
Recent Achievements
Reached the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in 2022.
Lacrosse
Women's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 5-9
Roster
Size: 22 athletes
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
The lacrosse program is known for its competitive spirit and has a strong tradition of excellence.
Recent Achievements
Reached the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in 2022.
Powerlifting
2 programs
Powerlifting
Men's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
Capacity: 4,000
Powerlifting
Women's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
Capacity: 4,000
Soccer
2 programs
Soccer
Men's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 0-12-5
Roster
Size: 39 athletes
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
The soccer program emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and competitive excellence.
Recent Achievements
Reached the NCAA tournament in the last three seasons.
Soccer
Women's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 0-12-5
Roster
Size: 35 athletes
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
The soccer program emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and competitive excellence.
Recent Achievements
Reached the NCAA tournament in the last three seasons.
Softball
1 program
Softball
Women's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 35-20
Roster
Size: 42 athletes
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
The softball program is committed to excellence on and off the field, providing student-athletes with the resources to succeed.
Recent Achievements
Reached the NCAA tournament in 2022.
Tennis
2 programs
Tennis
Men's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 12-8
Roster
Size: 9 athletes
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
The tennis program emphasizes both athletic and academic excellence, providing student-athletes with the resources to succeed on and off the court.
Recent Achievements
Reached the NCAA tournament in 2022.
Tennis
Women's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 12-8
Roster
Size: 8 athletes
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
The tennis program emphasizes both athletic and academic excellence, providing student-athletes with the resources to succeed on and off the court.
Recent Achievements
Reached the NCAA tournament in 2022.
Track & Field
2 programs
Track & Field
Men's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Roster
Size: 65 athletes
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
Track & Field
Women's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Roster
Size: 40 athletes
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
Volleyball
2 programs
Volleyball
Men's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 21-8
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
The volleyball program is known for its competitive spirit and strong performance in the NCAA.
Recent Achievements
Reached the NCAA tournament in 2022
Volleyball
Women's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Team Performance
Record: 21-8
Roster
Size: 17 athletes
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
The volleyball program is known for its competitive spirit and strong performance in the NCAA.
Recent Achievements
Reached the NCAA tournament in 2022
Volleyball Loses At Cedarville 3-0
2 programs
Volleyball Loses At Cedarville 3-0
Men's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
Volleyball Loses At Cedarville 3-0
Women's
NCAA D2
Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Facilities
Northwood Football Gameday - Axe Bowl
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Athletic aid and participation from the U.S. Department of Education's Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA), 2025 filing. Division, conference, and scholarship detail from program records. Last updated October 19, 2026.