Northland College Description:
Northland College describes itself as an "environmental liberal arts college," an apt label for this unusual little college in Ashland, Wisconsin. The college's interdisciplinary core curriculum is made up of nine courses that ask students to explore the relationships between the liberal arts, the environment, and our planet's future. Students who complete the general education requirements earn an environmental studies minor to complement whatever major they select. Students can expect a lot of interaction with the faculty, and one-third of classes have fewer than ten students. The school has earned many accolades for its sustainability efforts. Northland also does well with financial aid, and nearly all students receive some form of grant aid. Northland College is a member of the Eco League with four other small colleges that focus on sustainability: Alaska Pacific University, Prescott College, Green Mountain College, and College of the Atlantic. Students can easily take a semester or two at one of these other schools. In athletics, Northland competes in the NCAA Division III Midwest Athletic Conference. The college is affiliated with the United Church of Christ.
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 73%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 435 / 578
- SAT Math: 423 / 568
- SAT Writing: 443 / 575
- ACT Composite: 20 / 27
- ACT English: 20 / 28
- ACT Math: 20 / 26
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 603 (556 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 47% Male / 53% Female
- 96% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $26,566
- Books: $800 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $7,210
- Other Expenses: $2,650
- Total Cost: $37,226
Northland College Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%
- Northland College Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 99%
- Loans: 76%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $15,480
- Loans: $7,074
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Business Administration, Education, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management
Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 68%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 51%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 60%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
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mission statement from http://www.northland.edu/about-northland-mission-vision.htm
"Northland College integrates liberal arts studies with an environmental emphasis, enabling those it serves to address the challenges of the future."
