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Northland College is found in Ashland, Wisconsin. Ashland is a self-contained town. Applicants to the school are attracted by its United Church of Christ identity. Northland College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at the school.
Northland College has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in science, fine arts, education and teaching, and conservation and resource management.
Admission to Northland College is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 510 and 640. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Northland College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 751 in 2005 at the school.
Northland College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Northland College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Northland College's mission is to integrate liberal arts studies with an environmental emphasis, enabling those it serves to address the challenges of the future."
More complete details are provided below.
Northland College
1411 Ellis Avenue
Ashland, WI 54806-3999
General Phone: (715) 682-1699
Admissions Phone: (715) 682-1224
Financial Aid Phone: (715) 682-1255
http://www.northland.edu
Northland College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 42 | education courses, teacher ed, biology teaching, physical education teaching, social studies teaching, education, music teaching, science teaching, ... |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 39 | wildlife management, environmental studies, natural resources management, environmental science, forestry |
| Science | 30 | biology, atmospheric sciences, geology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics courses, hydrology and water resources |
| Liberal Arts | 19 | English composition, sociology, history, interdisciplinary studies, peace and conflict resolution, English, international studies |
| Business And Management | 19 | business management, accounting, managerial economics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | psychology |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Medicine | 4 | pre-veterinary |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Music | 0 | music, music theory and composition |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | health care administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 0 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | parks and recreation studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | veterinary assistant |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy and religious studies, philosophy, religion |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | public policy analysis |
Number of programs and degrees for Northland College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 180 | 53 |
In 2005, Northland College had a total enrollment of 751 students (693 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 71% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 43% |
| Minnesota | 13% |
| Illinois | 12% |
| Michigan | 10% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
Northland College offers campus housing for 558 of its 693 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Ashland, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin 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 | 805 | 605 | 75% | 183 | 30% |
| Men | 305 | 220 | 72% | 65 | 30% |
| Women | 500 | 385 | 77% | 118 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 26% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 82% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (715) 682-1224
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,715 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,715 |
| Room and board | $ 5,685 |
| Room charge | $ 2,270 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,415 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Northland College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 387500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (715) 682-1255
Northland College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $56,328 | 5 | $51,429 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $46,210 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $37,209 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $46,490 | 8 | $47,173 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
| Track | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Forestry, General
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MEDICINE
Pre-Veterinary Studies
MUSIC
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Hydrology and Water Resources Science
Physics, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northland College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
United Church of Christ affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services 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 NCAA athletic conference member
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