Northland College

Ashland, WI · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Northland College reported a 71.8% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Northland College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Ashland, WI, with an SAT reference of 1030 and an ACT reference of 22. The historical average net price is $36,119 per year after financial aid.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

71.8%

894 applicants

SAT reference

1030

Combined score

ACT reference

22

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$36,119

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Northland College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)109610301140
ACT (composite, 1–36)212225

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

46.1%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

31.1%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

269

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Northland College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$16,842
$30,001 – $48,000$22,695
$48,001 – $75,000$21,581
$75,001 – $110,000$47,714
$110,000+$56,889

Top Majors at Northland College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Natural Resources & Conservation31
Biological & Biomedical Sciences22
Business, Management & Marketing15
Physical Sciences9
Parks, Recreation & Fitness7
Public Administration & Social Services7
Education6
Psychology6
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies5
English Language & Literature3

Financial Aid at Northland College

About Northland College

Official website: https://www.northland.edu/

Admissions: https://www.northland.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Northland College

What is the acceptance rate at Northland College?

Northland College reported a 72% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 894. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Northland College?

The historical 72% acceptance rate suggests Northland College was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Northland College?

The imported historical records for Northland College include an SAT reference value of 1030 and an ACT reference value of 22. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Northland College?

The stored historical average net price at Northland College is $36,119 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $30,355 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Northland College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Northland College is 46%. its stored first-year retention rate is 31%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Northland College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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