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Students attend Finlandia in Hancock, Michigan, 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 has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 555 students at the school (as of 2005).
Finlandia offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Finlandia 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 49930-1882
General Phone: (906) 482-5300
Admissions Phone: (906) 487-7274
Financial Aid Phone: (906) 487-7240
http://www.finlandia.edu
Finlandia awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 28 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 16 | elementary school teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | physical therapist assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | human services |
| Business And Management | 10 | business management |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 6 | criminal justice and police |
Number of programs and degrees for Finlandia in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 49 | 4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 49 | 5 |
In 2005, Finlandia had a total enrollment of 555 students (508 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 24% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 81% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| Wisconsin | 4% |
| California | 2% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 71 % |
Finlandia offers campus housing for 180 of its 508 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Hancock, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 327 | 239 | 73% | 107 | 45% |
| Men | 119 | 87 | 73% | 38 | 44% |
| Women | 208 | 152 | 73% | 69 | 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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (906) 487-7274
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,434 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,434 |
| Room and board | $ 5,314 |
| Room charge | $ 2,840 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,474 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,580 |
Financial Aid:
Finlandia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 232200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (906) 487-7240
Finlandia has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $60,074 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $58,994 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $42,910 | 6 | $41,194 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 10 | $35,002 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 7 | $41,537 | 19 | $38,405 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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