Northland College

Ashland, WI
1411 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, WI 54806-3999
715-682-1699

Northland College is a small, private, liberal arts college located in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. The college was founded in 1892 as the North Wisconsin Academy, and it became a college in 1956. Northland is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. The college offers bachelor's degrees in 28 majors and 11 minors, as well as a master's degree in education. Northland College is committed to environmental sustainability and is a leader in the green movement among colleges and universities. The college has been named one of the most beautiful campuses in the country by The Princeton Review and one of the best colleges for outdoor adventure by National Geographic Adventure. Northland College is located on the shores of Lake Superior, and its campus is surrounded by the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The college has a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and is a leader in the green movement among colleges and universities. Northland College is committed to preparing students for responsible citizenship and leadership in a global society. The college offers a variety of programs and activities that promote personal and social responsibility, global understanding, and a respect for diversity.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 570

Acceptance Rate: 64.30%

Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.northland.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.northland.edu/admissions/financial-aid/

Annual Costs

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $51734

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $51734

Return on Investment Rating

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The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Northland College is $184458.74. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.

We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Northland College. For graduates of Northland College, we saw an average early-career income of $41500.00 and mid-career income of $69800.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.