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Finlandia University was established in 1896 by the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's pastor, J. K. Nikander. Originally known as Suomi College, the main campus is located in Hancock, Michigan. It also operates the Jutila Center Campus in the city.
Finlandia University offers associate's degree programs in general studies, criminal justice, and physical therapy assistance. Bachelor's degrees are awarded in art and design, elementary education, nursing, liberal studies, business administration, and human services. The university is organized into the following divisions:
The athletics department of Finlandia University sponsors more than 10 teams in basketball, baseball, cross country, ice hockey, golf, soccer, softball, and volleyball. The teams are nicknamed the Lions, and they compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III.
Students attend Finlandia in Hancock, MI, a self-contained town. The school is proud of its Evangelical Lutheran Church status. Finlandia is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Finlandia is known for its programs in fine arts, family and social work, and therapy and counseling.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
Finlandia maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 559 students at Finlandia (as of 2007-2008).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Finlandia offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Division III Independents.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"A learning community dedicated to academic excellence, spiritual growth and service."
More complete details are provided below.
Finlandia University
601 Quincy St
Hancock, MI 49930-1832
General Phone: (906) 482-5300
http://www.finlandia.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 21 | business management |
| Fine Arts | 18 | fine arts studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 17 | registered nursing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 16 | physical therapist assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 13 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Education and Teaching | 12 | elementary school teaching |
| Family and Social Work | 11 | human services |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 7 | criminal justice and police |
Number of programs and degrees for Finlandia in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 86 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 29 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Finlandia had a total enrollment of 559 students (501 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 25% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 79% |
| (International Students) | 6% |
| Wisconsin | 4% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
Finlandia offers campus housing for 182 of its 501 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Hancock, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 782 | 212 | 27% | 114 | 54% |
| Men | 251 | 71 | 28% | 50 | 70% |
| Women | 531 | 141 | 27% | 64 | 45% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,914 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,914 |
| Room and board | $ 5,800 |
| Room charge | $ 3,132 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,668 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,030 |
Financial Aid:
Finlandia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 232200)
Finlandia has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 6 | $46,162 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $44,552 | 4 | $44,552 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 10 | $37,746 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 9 | $42,878 | 22 | $41,369 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division III Independents |
| Baseball | Division III Independents |
| Track | Division III Independents |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Finlandia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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