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Northland College

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Ashland, WI
  • 5.0 1 review
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Overview

Total enrollment

286
Northland College overview
Northland College overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Northland College, situated along the shores of Lake Superior in Ashland, Wisconsin, integrates environmental studies and sustainability throughout its liberal arts curriculum. The 200-acre campus combines traditional academic buildings with environmental research facilities and includes the Lake Superior Research Institute. Founded in 1892, the college maintains a focused academic program centered on natural resources, environmental sciences, and outdoor education, with additional offerings in business, humanities, and social sciences. The institution requires students to live on campus for their first two years in residence halls that incorporate sustainable design features and renewable energy systems. Known as the Lumberjacks, Northland competes in NCAA Division III athletics while maintaining its distinct emphasis on outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship in the Lake Superior region.

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Ratings

Northland College is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    5 out of 10
  • Resources
    8 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    3 out of 10
  • Value
    5 out of 10
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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy
Northland College admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 950/1140
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/25
  • GPA 3.3

Acceptance Rate

75%
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  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 9.6%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$44,403
Costs for Northland College
Fee Cost
Tuition $44,403
Books and Supplies $800
Other Fees $1,653
Room and Board $11,600
Budget for Other Expenses $2,650
Total One Year Cost $61,106
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$34,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

48% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Northland College are Natural Resources Conservation, Biology, and Education. 23% of students major in Natural Resources Conservation, 22% in Biology, and 15% in Education.

  • Natural Resources Conservation 23%
  • Biology 22%
  • Education 15%
  • Physical Sciences 9%
  • Business 8%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=239512.

GPA calculator: Northland College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026