by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 570 undergraduates in 2020, Northland is a very small, private college located in Ashland, Wisconsin. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Northland offers a “study abroad” program.
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Individuals with disabilities make up 19.0% of the student population at Northland. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Northland Disability Services.
Northland offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Northland has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 570 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 545 (95.6%). Part-time attendance was 25 (4.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 545 | 25 | 570 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Northland receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Northland #351 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Northland by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Northland Diversity Guide.
Northland has a total of 146 student athletes, 84 men and 62 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $972,188 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $908,306 |
| Net | $63,882 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Northland College Athletics
