Campus of Northland College

    Northland College

    Ashland, WI, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Private nonprofit
    • Baccalaureate college
    • NCAA Division III

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    Cost & aid

    Affordable

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    Athletics

    NCAA Division III · No athletic scholarships; athletes balance sports and academics.

    1. D-INCAA Division I
    2. D-IINCAA Division II
    3. D-IIINCAA Division III (this college)
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    5. NJCAANJCAA

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