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Northland College

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world rank  3426

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Overview

Founded in 1906, the Northland College is a non-profit private multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Ashland (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Wisconsin. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Northland College is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Northland College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 118-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this US higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Northland College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Northland College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Northland College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Northland College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Northland College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym
Founded 1906
Motto A Highway Shall be There
Colours Orange and blue
Mascot Lumberjack and Lumberjills
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University Location

Address 1411 Ellis Avenue
Ashland
54806-3999 Wisconsin
United States
Northland College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Northland College Phone Number +1 (715) 682 1699
Northland College Fax Number +1 (715) 682 1258

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Northland College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Northland College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Northland College's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Northland College.

Northland College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
35,000-39,999 US$
(31,890-36,450 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
35,000-39,999 US$
(31,890-36,450 Euro)
Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Northland College's admission information.

Northland College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Northland College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Northland College a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Northland College's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are considered but not required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is considered but not required
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Northland College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Northland College's Admission Office Admission Office

1411 Ellis Avenue
Ashland 54806-3999
(715) 682 1224
800 753 1840

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Northland College.

Northland College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Northland College has an enrollment range of 500-999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Northland College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 50-99 academic employees (Faculty).


Northland College's Control Type Control Type

Northland College is a private higher education institution.


Northland College's Entity Type Entity Type

Northland College is a non-profit higher education institution.


Northland College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


Northland College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a 4-1-4 type of academic calendar.


Northland College is Christian-Protestant Religious Affiliation

Northland College has a Christian-Protestant affiliation (United Church of Christ - www.ucc.org).


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Northland College's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Size & Setting Four-year, very small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Exclusively undergraduate four-year
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Balanced arts & sciences/professions, no graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Northland College's main facilities:


Northland College's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Northland College's Library

Northland College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 72,270 physical volumes, 1,108 physical media and 11 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 8 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Northland College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Northland College's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Northland College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 500 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Northland College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Northland College's main services:


Northland College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Northland College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Northland College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

Northland College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Northland College's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Northland College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Northland College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Northland College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Northland College 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Northland College's Facebook page Northland College's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Northland College's X (formerly Twitter) page Northland College's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Northland College's YouTube channel Northland College's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Northland College's Instagram page Northland College's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Northland College's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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