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Northland College is found in Ashland, WI. 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 and conservation and resource management.
Admission to Northland College is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 640.
Northland College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 682 in 2007-2008 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
http://www.northland.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 27 | biology, atmospheric sciences, biochemistry, geology, chemistry, hydrology and water resources |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 26 | wildlife management, environmental studies, natural resources management, forestry, environmental science |
| Liberal Arts | 24 | sociology, English composition, peace and conflict resolution, English, international studies, history, Native American studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Education and Teaching | 22 | teacher ed, education courses, physical education teaching, social studies teaching, math teaching, biology teaching, science teaching, business teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 12 | business management, accounting |
| Therapy and Counseling | 6 | psychology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 4 | registered nursing |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
| Medicine | 3 | pre-veterinary |
| Medical Administration | 2 | health care administration |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | religion, philosophy and religious studies |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | parks and recreation studies |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Northland College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 132 | 47 |
In 2007-2008, Northland College had a total enrollment of 682 students (686 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 43% |
| Minnesota | 24% |
| Illinois | 7% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Indiana | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
Northland College offers campus housing for 566 of its 686 (full-time) students.
(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 | 634 | 470 | 74% | 133 | 28% |
| Men | 281 | 202 | 72% | 64 | 32% |
| Women | 353 | 268 | 76% | 69 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 640 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
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) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 17% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 83% |
| 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 | $ 23,101 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,101 |
| Room and board | $ 6,440 |
| Room charge | $ 2,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,840 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
Northland College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 387500)
Northland College 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $59,122 | 3 | $54,045 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $47,776 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $40,462 | 4 | $46,994 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $47,985 | 9 | $49,979 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
| Track | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, 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
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business 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
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
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 ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICINE
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND 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
(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 2% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
United Church of Christ affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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