Northland Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 74.97%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1030. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $44,403
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Northland:
- Total Enrollment: 286
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 58% men, 42% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 50%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 14%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 31%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 39 academic programs available.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's.
Northland Overview
Northland College (Northland) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Ashland, WI. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The Northland's tuition & fees is $44,403 for the academic year 2024-2025. 94% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $31,289.
The school has a total enrollment of 286 and the students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1 (20.00%).
Northland's acceptance rate is 74.97% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9.58%. The median SAT score is 1030 and the ACT score is 22.
Northland ranked 178th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 27th in Wisconsin Colleges rankings. Northland College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Northland College is $44,403.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $46,401 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Northland College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Northland
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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Northland College Directory Information
| Address | 1411 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, WI |
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| Phone | 715-682-1699 |
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| WEB | School's Website |
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| School Type | four-year, private (not-for-profit) |
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| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate Colleges |
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| Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
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