Northland College
Northland College is a private university in Ashland, Wisconsin, enrolling about 269 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 74.97% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $44,560 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $44,403
- 2024 Average Net Price: $36,119 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 74.97% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 269 98.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 49.66%
- Average SAT Score: 1104
Northland College: what the data shows
Common questions about Northland College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Northland College?
Northland College is located in Ashland, WI (ZIP 54806-3999).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Northland College public or private?
Northland College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Northland College cost?
Published tuition: $44,403.
Average net price after aid: $36,119.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,842 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,695 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,581 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $47,714 |
| $110,001+ | $56,889 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $177,612.
How hard is it to get into Northland College?
Admission rate: 74.97%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1104 and midpoint ACT 24.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Northland College?
Total enrollment: 269 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Northland College?
150%-time completion rate: 49.66%.
First-year retention: 31.1%.
What do graduates of Northland College earn?
Median earnings: $35,819 six years after entry; $44,560 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,450.
31.88% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Northland College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (137 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (25 completions)
- CIP 520201 (15 completions)
- CIP 039999 (13 completions)
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other (11 completions)
- General Psychology (9 completions)
- CIP 310601 (7 completions)
- CIP 440201 (7 completions)
- CIP 030599 (6 completions)
- CIP 400605 (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Northland College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 74.97%; completion rate 49.66%; median earnings $44,560 at 10 years; net price $36,119. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$44,403
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northland College was $44,403.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$36,119
2024 Value
In 2024 Northland College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $36,119.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$144,476 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$36,119 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$177,612 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Northland College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.88% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
60.46% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Northland College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Northland College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $29,990 | $29,990 | $17,023 |
| 2014 | $31,480 | $31,480 | $18,618 |
| 2015 | $32,754 | $32,754 | $18,746 |
| 2016 | $33,432 | $33,432 | $18,206 |
| 2017 | $35,157 | $35,157 | $19,438 |
| 2018 | $36,183 | $36,183 | $19,187 |
| 2019 | $37,516 | $37,516 | $18,969 |
| 2020 | $38,596 | $38,596 | $19,936 |
| 2021 | $39,894 | $39,894 | $20,535 |
| 2022 | $41,237 | $41,237 | $20,384 |
| 2023 | $42,491 | $42,491 | $23,285 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
74.97% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1104
ACT Average: 24
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Northland College in 2024 is 269 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
31.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
37.93% 100% Completion Time
49.66% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 37.93% of students graduating from Northland College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Northland College.
Return on Investment
$25,450 Median Student Debt
$44,560 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
57.11% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
208.42% Return on Investment
5.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Northland College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
General Biological Sciences: 25 completions
CIP 52.0201: 15 completions
CIP 03.9999: 13 completions
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other: 11 completions
General Psychology: 9 completions
CIP 31.0601: 7 completions
CIP 44.0201: 7 completions
CIP 03.0599: 6 completions
CIP 40.0605: 6 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 137 completions
Most popular programs at Northland College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Northland College graduates.
About
Northland College is a private non-profit institution located in Ashland, WI, offering 28 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 269 students. The admission rate is 74.97%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1104. The institution maintains a 49.66% graduation rate. Approximately 31.88% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Ashland, WI 54806-3999
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Northland College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Northland College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $44,403 and average net price is $36,119 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Northland College?
The admission rate is 75.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Northland College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Northland College reports midpoint SAT about 1104 and midpoint ACT about 24.
What do graduates of Northland College earn?
Median earnings are $35,819 six years after entry and $44,560 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Northland College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 49.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Northland College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,450.
How big is Northland College?
Total enrollment is about 269 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Northland College public or private?
Northland College is a private nonprofit institution located in Ashland, WI.
Is Northland College an HBCU?
No. Northland College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Northland College a tribal college?
No. Northland College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Northland College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Northland College does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.7%).
Is Northland College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Northland College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.