Head Coach
Lonnie Griffin
Program contact: Carlos McMath, Associate Head Coach
mcmathcd@northwood.edu
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About Northwood University Basketball
The Great Midwest Athletic Conference doesn't get the national spotlight of the NCAA Division I mid- majors, but it's become a pipeline for players who develop consistency and basketball IQ. Northwood sits in that ecosystem as a program that values complementary basketball, the kind where role players matter as much as scorers. Head coach Lonnie Griffin has built a culture around defensive intensity and ball movement. He recruits players willing to accept their role and execute within a system rather than those expecting iso-heavy minutes. The conference itself is competitive and physical; games here are won through toughness and attention to detail, not flashy individual performances. That means guards need to push pace without forcing, forwards need to move bodies on the block, and wings have to defend multiple positions. Midland provides a genuine college town experience with manageable distractions, students actually show up for games, and the community invests in the program. Academically, Northwood operates serious engineering and business programs, so the athletic department doesn't offer preferential treatment in enrollment. If you're looking for early playing time as a high school player, this is a realistic target where consistent effort translates to minutes. Post-grads fit if you need a step down from D1 intensity while staying competitive. Players uncomfortable with constructive feedback or hesitant to defend multiple positions won't align with Griffin's system. --- Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
Net price
$25,908/yr
Grad rate
64%
Enrollment
1,974
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $25,908 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $21,142 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $25,075 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $28,512 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $20,168 / year
- $110,001+
- $29,197 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,974
- Average net price
- $25,908 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $35,900 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $35,900 / year
- Graduation rate
- 64%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great Midwest Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Ashland University
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Location Ashland, OH | Enrollment 2,199 | Avg. net price $23,678 |
Cedarville University
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Location Cedarville, OH | Enrollment 4,024 | Avg. net price $23,335 |
Hillsdale College
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Location Hillsdale, MI | Enrollment 1,573 | Avg. net price — |
Kentucky Wesleyan College
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Location Owensboro, KY | Enrollment 842 | Avg. net price $19,409 |
Lake Erie College
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Location Painesville, OH | Enrollment 852 | Avg. net price $13,324 |
Malone University
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Location Canton, OH | Enrollment 798 | Avg. net price $12,621 |
Northwood University
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Location Midland, MI | Enrollment 1,974 | Avg. net price $25,908 |
Ohio Dominican University
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Location Columbus, OH | Enrollment 760 | Avg. net price $17,780 |
Thomas More University
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Location Crestview Hills, KY | Enrollment 1,293 | Avg. net price $22,723 |
Tiffin University
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Location Tiffin, OH | Enrollment 2,051 | Avg. net price $26,131 |
University of Findlay
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Location Findlay, OH | Enrollment 2,223 | Avg. net price $26,406 |
Walsh University
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Location North Canton, OH | Enrollment 1,390 | Avg. net price $19,588 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northwood University D2?
Yes, Northwood University is an NCAA Division II program in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Northwood University men's basketball.
What conference is Northwood University in?
Northwood University competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Northwood University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $25,908 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Northwood University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,974 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Northwood University?
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.