Northland College

(Ashland, WI)

Northland is nationally recognized for graduates who think differently and live differently. That’s no accident. It happens because we are intentional about helping students learn differently in strong academic programs that focus on the environment, sustainability, and preparing you for a career or graduate school.

Want to discover career paths that fit your individual interests and abilities? At Northland you’ll work closely with professors who know you as a person as well as a student and you’ll be deeply involved in active learning experiences that translate your book and classroom knowledge into real-world opportunities. You'll be part of a community that really cares about sustainability. At Northland College, we think differently, live differently, and learn differently every day. You can, too.

Admissions

68%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

Avg GPA of incoming frosh: 3.4

Offers Rolling Admission

SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

1420–1830 SAT Total
510–670 SAT Reading
500–640 SAT Math
450–610 SAT Writing

20–26 ACT Composite
20–27 ACT English
18–26 ACT Math

TOEFL Required for intl students

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$34,236
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $24,021
Out-of-State Tuition: $24,021
Room and Board: $9,415
Books & Supplies: $800

All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for our Achievement Scholarships. These competitive scholarships are awarded based on academic ability and also a wide variety of other talents and interests. This is how we build and enrich the Northland community. In order to provide you with the earliest possible scholarship information, upon acceptance you will be assigned to the next available scholarship competition. The Northland Access Guarantee is our unique guarantee of affordability. If you have a “B” average and come from a family with an annual adjusted gross income of $150,000 or less, you can attend Northland College – tuition, fees, housing and meals – at the same or lower cost than at Wisconsin's largest public university – guaranteed! For more details, see www.northland.edu/tuition-match. Finally, we highly encourage you to visit our campus to experience Northland College for yourself. Please visit www.northland.edu/campusvisit to view your options, or just give us a call. In addition to seeing campus, meeting students, faculty and staff firsthand, you will receive a $500 visit grant when you enroll.

Will I Like It

725
number of undergraduates

Private Non-Profit
Setting: Rural
Religious Affiliation: Church of Christ
13 to 1 Student to Faculty Ratio
54% Women
60% live in School-affliated housing

Academics

Teacher Education
Biology
Natural Resources
Outdoor Education
Sociology and Social Justice
Business

Areas of Study

Education

Teaching

Engineering

Computer Science, Other Engineering

Humanities

English Language & Literature

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government, Public Policy

Public Service

Parks & Recreation

Science & Math

Agriculture, Biology, Meteorology, Physics

Social Sciences

Area & Cultural Studies, Psychology, Sociology

Clubs & Activities

Active Minds
GLBT Alliance
Art League
Dance Team
Fire Crew
Native American Student Association
NC Subunit of the American Fisheries Society
National Weather Association & AMS
Oikos
Paws and Claws
Pep Band
Team Fishing
United Cultures at Northland

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Books, Chess, Church, Art Club, Band, Computers, Culture, College Democrats, College Republicans, Computer Club, Ensemble, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Student Council, Video Games, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Student Government & Council

Mailing Address

1411 Ellis Avenue
Ashland, WI 54806-3999

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