Northland College — acceptance rate 72%, tuition $40,910Northland College campus, Ashland, WI. Photo: Billertl, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context:
This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (C+)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 43%
Outcomes
C+
63/100
Affordability
F
15/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
A
87/100
Prestige
F
20/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
485
Total Enrollment
43%
Graduation Rate
71%
Retention Rate
8.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
72%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
For parents & investors
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Avg home value near campus: $205,305
Avg rent near campus: $918/mo — vs ~$522/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 54846 (3.5% cap, High Bridge)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Category
In-State
Out-of-State
Tuition
$40,910
$40,910
Room
$4,700
Board
$6,400
Total Cost (On-Campus)
$57,041
$57,041
Financial Aid
100%
Receive Any Aid
26%
Receive Pell Grants
65%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Northland College has an acceptance rate of 72%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Northland College?
Tuition at Northland College is
$40,910 for in-state students
and $40,910 for out-of-state students
.
What is the graduation rate at Northland College?
The graduation rate at Northland College is 43%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Northland College a good school?
Northland College has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Northland College?
Northland College has a total enrollment of 485 students.
Most students (92%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
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