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Northland College

Ashland, Wisconsin · Private · 485 undergrads

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Northland College admits 72% of applicants (fall 2023, federal IPEDS data).

Can I get into Northland College?

72% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1096–1318 on the SAT.

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894 applied, 642 admitted, fall 2023 (IPEDS).

What does Northland College cost?

$20,780 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $54,375.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$17,367
$30,000–$48,000$18,357
$48,000–$75,000$20,256
$75,000–$110,000$22,840
over $110,000$27,084

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Net price, College Scorecard.

Does Northland College need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Northland College's fall 2027 rule yet. Northland College didn't consider scores for fall 2023 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2023. Northland College's site

What it's like

485
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Town
Campus setting in Ashland, WI.
71%
of first-years come back for year two.
37%
finish in four years. 43% within six.
$44.6k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$25.4k
median federal debt at graduation.

Questions people ask

What is Northland College's acceptance rate?
72% for fall 2023: 642 of 894 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Northland College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1096 to 1318 (IPEDS, fall 2023). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Northland College cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $20,256 a year after grants (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $54,375.
What is Northland College's graduation rate?
43% of students finish within six years and 37% within four (IPEDS).