Northland College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4736 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1322 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1244 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 47 | In Wisconsin |
| #2278 of 3,467 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 286
- Male:Female Ratio
- 58:42
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.northland.edu
Northland College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Northland College has an acceptance rate of 75% and is among the top 39% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 73% | 77% |
| Applicants | 947 | 438 | 509 |
| Admissions | 710 | 319 | 391 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 68 | 44 | 24 |
54 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
5 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 950
or below
75% of them
had 1140
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Northland College are 950-1140 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
23 or 34%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Northland College are 18-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 190 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 26 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 21 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 16 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 12 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 12 (4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (2%) |
| Asian | 2 (0.7%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Northland College is $23,253 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,842 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,695 |
| $48-75K | $21,581 |
| $75-110K | $47,714 |
| $110K+ | $56,889 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $42,750 |
| Tuition in-state | $42,750 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $42,750 |
| Fee in-district | $1,653 |
| Fee in-state | $1,653 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,653 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 525 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,600 |
| Room charge | $4,912 |
| Meal charge | $6,688 |
Northland College majors
Northland College has granted 124 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northland College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 22 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 15 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | 13 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 11 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 7 |
| Outdoor Education | 7 |
| Forestry, Other | 6 |
| Psychology, General | 6 |
| Chemistry, General | 4 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 4 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 4 |
| Climate Science | 3 |
| Graphic Design | 3 |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 3 |
| Mathematics, General | 3 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Sociology, General | 2 |
| Creative Writing | 1 |
| Education, General | 1 |
| Environmental Studies | 1 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 |
| Sustainability Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 124 |
Northland College has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 41% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 48% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northland College has published 347 scientific papers with 6,504 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Sociology, Paleontology, History, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 9 |
| 1994 | 0 | 7 |
| 1995 | 2 | 9 |
| 1996 | 1 | 16 |
| 1997 | 1 | 21 |
| 1998 | 3 | 16 |
| 1999 | 1 | 8 |
| 2000 | 3 | 22 |
| 2001 | 1 | 15 |
| 2002 | 4 | 10 |
| 2003 | 0 | 24 |
| 2004 | 8 | 26 |
| 2005 | 2 | 28 |
| 2006 | 3 | 40 |
| 2007 | 4 | 68 |
| 2008 | 3 | 83 |
| 2009 | 16 | 82 |
| 2010 | 11 | 71 |
| 2011 | 8 | 120 |
| 2012 | 10 | 154 |
| 2013 | 14 | 148 |
| 2014 | 15 | 192 |
| 2015 | 8 | 208 |
| 2016 | 23 | 246 |
| 2017 | 17 | 296 |
| 2018 | 28 | 359 |
| 2019 | 27 | 397 |
| 2020 | 14 | 529 |
| 2021 | 15 | 702 |
| 2022 | 17 | 667 |
| 2023 | 26 | 712 |
| 2024 | 17 | 583 |
| 2025 | 5 | 566 |
Notable alumni
-
Jamling Tenzing Norgay
- Occupations
- explorermountaineer
- Biography
-
Jamling Tenzing Norgay is an Indian mountaineer and author, best known for summiting Mount Everest as part of the 1996 Everest IMAX expedition. He was born in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, and is the son of Tenzing Norgay.
-
Albin C. Bro
- Occupations
- missionary
- Biography
-
Albin Carl Bro was a Christian missionary and educator, United States diplomat, and the fifth president of Shimer College.
General info
| Founded | 1906 |
|---|---|
| Motto | A Highway Shall be There |
| Colors | orange, blue |
| Total FTE staff | 131 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1411 Ellis Avenue Ashland, Wisconsin, 54806-3999 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,000 |
| Phone | 7156821699 |