Northland College acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 58% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 828 of 1,436 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 510–590, SAT Math 500–570, ACT 20–27. Admissions details
What we know
- Students
- 531
Smaller than 78% of colleges
National median 1,603
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Northland College admitted 58% of 1,436 applicants.
- Applicants1,436
58% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted828
15% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)124
Middle 50% test scores
- SAT Reading & Writing
- 510–590
- 200800
- SAT Math
- 500–570
- 200800
- ACT Composite
- 20–27
- 136
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Check your chancesYour SAT or ACT against Northland College- SAT, middle 50%
- 1010–1160
- ACT, middle 50%
- 20–27
Cost & financial aid
Published price
- Out-of-state tuition & fees
- $43,344
- Average net price
- Not reported in the latest federal data
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 26%
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First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
First-year retention
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Total students
531
Academic calendar
Four one four
Carnegie classification
Baccalaureate college
A Bachelor’s Degree College with diverse academic fields.
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Northland CollegeAshland, WI, United States
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Campus
Northland College
Ashland, WI, United States
- Private nonprofit
- Baccalaureate college
Remote town
In a smaller urban cluster away from a large metro area.
- City
- Suburb
- Town (this campus)
- Rural
Nearest major citySaint Paul, MN · about 155 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Four one four
- Website
- northland.edu
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Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
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Athletics
NCAA Division III · No athletic scholarships; athletes balance sports and academics.
- D-INCAA Division I
- D-IINCAA Division II
- D-IIINCAA Division III (this college)
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
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What is the Northland College acceptance rate for 2026?
Northland College admitted 58% of 1,436 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is Northland College tuition?
Tuition at Northland College is $43,344 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What is the graduation rate at Northland College?
58% of first-time, full-time students at Northland College graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What colleges are similar to Northland College?
The closest matches are Ripon College, Maranatha Baptist University, and Mount Mary University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Aug 5, 2026
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