Northland College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4802 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1353 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1276 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 47 | In Wisconsin |
| #3782 of 4,076 | For Oceanography |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Church of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- Undergraduates
- 531
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- 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 58% and is among the top 19% 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 | 58% | 54% | 60% |
| Applicants | 1,436 | 575 | 861 |
| Admissions | 828 | 313 | 515 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 124 | 66 | 58 |
76 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
21 or 17%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1010
or below
75% of them
had 1160
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Northland College are 1010-1160 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
62 or 50%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Northland College are 20-27 (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 | 375 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 48 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 36 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 23 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 20 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 13 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.6%) |
| Asian | 3 (0.6%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Northland College is $22,994 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 | $14,754 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,507 |
| $48-75K | $21,417 |
| $75-110K | $21,956 |
| $110K+ | $22,441 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $38,376 |
| Tuition in-state | $38,376 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $38,376 |
| Fee in-district | $1,518 |
| Fee in-state | $1,518 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,518 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 500 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,574 |
| Room charge | $4,470 |
| Meal charge | $6,104 |
Northland College majors
Northland College has granted 113 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northland College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | 22 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 14 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 9 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 6 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 6 |
| History, General | 6 |
| Outdoor Education | 5 |
| Psychology, General | 5 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 5 |
| Graphic Design | 4 |
| Sociology, General | 4 |
| Chemistry, General | 3 |
| Creative Writing | 3 |
| Forestry, Other | 3 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 3 |
| Meteorology | 3 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 2 |
| American Indian & Native American Studies | 1 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 |
| Chemistry, Other | 1 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 |
| Mathematics, General | 1 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 113 |
Northland College has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 44% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 51% | 67% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northland College has published 266 scientific papers with 3,567 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Sociology, Political Science, Law, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 4 |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 | 5 |
| 1993 | 1 | 8 |
| 1994 | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 | 2 | 6 |
| 1996 | 0 | 9 |
| 1997 | 0 | 16 |
| 1998 | 2 | 9 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 | 3 | 12 |
| 2001 | 1 | 9 |
| 2002 | 2 | 4 |
| 2003 | 0 | 14 |
| 2004 | 7 | 17 |
| 2005 | 2 | 13 |
| 2006 | 2 | 22 |
| 2007 | 4 | 31 |
| 2008 | 3 | 45 |
| 2009 | 16 | 63 |
| 2010 | 9 | 44 |
| 2011 | 5 | 83 |
| 2012 | 9 | 91 |
| 2013 | 8 | 106 |
| 2014 | 14 | 136 |
| 2015 | 11 | 136 |
| 2016 | 16 | 183 |
| 2017 | 18 | 219 |
| 2018 | 24 | 259 |
| 2019 | 20 | 298 |
| 2020 | 13 | 374 |
| 2021 | 18 | 562 |
| 2022 | 17 | 467 |
Notable alumni
-
Jamling Tenzing Norgay
- Occupations
- explorermountaineer
- Biography
-
Jamling Tenzing Norgay is an Indian-Nepalese Sherpa mountaineer.
-
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 | 129 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1411 Ellis Avenue Ashland, Wisconsin, 54806-3999 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,000 |
| Phone | 7156821699 |