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Northland College

Ashland, Wisconsin 54806-3999

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Close-knit campus

Northland College is a private institution in Ashland with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1153, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 457 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

43% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,560 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,780.

Motto
Think differently. Live differently.
Type
Private college
Conference
Upper Midwest Athletic Conference and the Wisconsin
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

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72%Acceptance
1153SAT Avg
457Students
8:1Student:Faculty
43%Grad Rate
$44,560Earnings 10yr
$20,780Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Northland College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate71.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1153

Reading & WritingMid: 550
558720
MathMid: 535
538598

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2125

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

71.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1153

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$42,491
Room & Board$11,100
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$54,375
Average Net Price$20,780
Median Debt at Graduation$25,450
Monthly Payment (10yr)$270

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,367
$30–48K$18,357
$48–75K$20,256
$75–110K$22,840
$110K+$27,084

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,780

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

34.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (31)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
457
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
32%

Race & Ethnicity

White 73%
Black 3%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 1%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate43.3%
Freshman Retention71.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$35,819
8 Years$40,779
10 Years$44,560

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$33,600
Men
$38,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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