At a glance
Average net price
$36,119
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
49.7%
Admission rate
75%
Undergrad size
269
In-state tuition
$44,403
Out-of-state tuition
$44,403
Cost of attendance
$56,889
Median earnings (10y)
$44,560
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,104
- ACT midpoint
- 24
- Retention
- 31.1%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Heavily focused on stem (52% of credentials).
- STEM52%
- Business12%
- Humanities & arts13%
- Social sciences17%
- Trades & services6%
- Natural resources25.0%~67 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Biological sciences17.7%~48 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business12.1%~33 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education4.8%~13 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology4.8%~13 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.4%~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.4%~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics2.4%~7 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences1.6%~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
16 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 34 | $28,129 | $26,500 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other. | Bachelor's | 24 | $26,937 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 23 | $29,122 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Outdoor Education. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 14 | $34,854 | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Forestry. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Northland College
Northland College is a small institution located in Ashland, Wisconsin, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 269 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Natural resources, Biological sciences, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Northland College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $36,119 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $44,403 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $56,889 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 49.7%, a average completion outcome. 31.1% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $44,560 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Northland College confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Natural resources, Biological sciences, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (52% of credentials), social sciences (17% of credentials), humanities & arts (13% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Northland College accepts 75% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,104. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 24.
Location & campus
Set in Ashland, Wisconsin (town), Northland College draws students from across Wisconsin and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Northland College
Q.How much does Northland College cost?
The average net price at Northland College is $36,119 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $56,889.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Northland College?
Northland College has a 6-year graduation rate of 49.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Northland College?
Northland College admits 75% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Northland College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Northland College graduate earns $44,560 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Northland College?
Published tuition is $44,403 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Northland College located?
Northland College is located in Ashland, Wisconsin (ZIP 54806).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Northland College at their official website.