About Northland College
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
582
Website
https://www.northland.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
United Church of Christ
On Campus Housing
Yes
Northland College is a private, United Church of Christ university located in Ashland, WI. Northland College occupies a total area of about 220 acres. Northland College was founded in the year 1892. The motto of the Northland College is Think differently. Live differently and its official colors are orange and blue. Across all the courses offered at Northland College, the enrolment stands at 609. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 55 faculty. At Northland College, around 96% of the students are 24 and under. Talking about gender distribution at NC, around 53% of the students are females and 47% are males. In its 128 years of existence, NC has produced several known personalities like Sigurd F. Olson, Stan Gruszynski, Albin C. Bro, and William Plizka. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. At NC, 27 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by HLC Higher Learning Commission. Northland College has around $23 million (2013) in endowment.
Rankings
It becomes easier for the aspirants to apply to a college and have their doubts regarding the same cleared if the college has a ranking. The ranking of a college is an important parameter by which a prospective student can decide whether they wish to take admission or not. Generally, the ranking of a college is considered a great way to gauge its performance on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. The rankings by two well-known publications, US News and Forbes, are considered trustworthy by applicants and academic experts. However, it is to be noted that Northland College does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking by these publications.
Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
51%
SAT Range
N/A
ACT Range
N/A
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is easy. The varsity has 3 admission thresholds. To kickstart the admission process at NC, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $50. Securing a good score in a standardised test like SAT or ACT improves an applicant’s chances of securing admission. However, Northland College doesn’t focus much on standardised tests. Interestingly, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 1411 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, Wisconsin 54806-3999. They can also call them at (715) 682-1699.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$19,826
Average Annual Cost
$34,666
Books And Supplies
$800
Other Fees
$1,517
Room And Board
$9,176
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,650
Total One Year Cost
$48,809
Before applying to NC, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $50,372 per year. This cost includes the average annual tuition cost ($37,516), books and supplies ($800), room and boarding ($9,406), and budget for other expenses ($2,650). If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
64%
Part-Time Retention Rate
100%
Academic Calendar
Four-one-four plan
Research Funding per Student
$1,415
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Biology, General
23 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
17 Graduates
Natural Resources and Conservation,...
13 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
12 Graduates
Forestry
8 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
8 Graduates
Outdoor Education
8 Graduates
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorolog...
5 Graduates
Education, General
5 Graduates
Chemistry
4 Graduates
Community Organization and Advocacy
4 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
4 Graduates
History
4 Graduates
Mathematics
4 Graduates
Sociology
4 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
3 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
3 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
3 Graduates
Entrepreneurial and Small Business...
2 Graduates
Psychology, General
2 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
1 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
1 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
1 Graduates
Natural Resources Management and Po...
1 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
582
Socio-Economic Diversity
34%
Part-time
4%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$59,748 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 94% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
94%
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$4,234/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,942/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,942/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Lumberjacks/Lumberjills
School Colors
navy and orange
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
125
Total Female Athletes
101
Intramural Sports
N/A
Sports Club
N/A
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by NC. At NC, $9,406 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The students at Northland College have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $4,942 per year. The college considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At NC, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The college has enrolled around 47% male and 53% female students.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$24,500/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$33,700/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$256 - 260
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$27,285
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,629
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$2,883
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$23,464
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$32,925
$30K - $48K
$31,237
$48K - $75K
$28,892
$75K - $110K
$24,410
> $110K
$21,992
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$1,166,709
As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at NC to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average federal grant that comes from the college is around $6,173, whereas the financial aid is $24,229. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $3,218 as well as institutional aid worth $24,229. The total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered to students at Northland College add up to $1,166,709 per year.
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