Northland College

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Northland College

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Northland College is a private, liberal arts college with a progressive focus on the environment and sustainability. We prepare students from across the United States and around the world for meaningful lives and successful careers. Founded in 1892, Northland College is located at the top of Wisconsin, on the south shore of Lake Superior. Adjacent to the Apostle Islands and nearly a million acres of national forest, Northland has an unparalleled living laboratory and natural playground just beyond our doors.

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Academic Programs

Art & Design
Business
Education
Liberal Arts
Research
Science
Social Science
Sustainability

Student experience

Athletics
Co-op/Internship Opportunities
EcoLeague
Intramural/Club Sports
LGBTQIA Services
On-Campus Housing
Study Abroad
Undergraduate Research

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

If you are currently in high school, apply as a First Year student. Likewise, if you have graduated from high school and have taken no college-level classes after graduating, apply as a First Year student.

Transfer

If you are no longer in high school and have taken any college courses after graduating, apply as a Transfer student.

Additional Information

Scholarships & Financial Aid
All applicants (First Year and Transfer) are eligible for academic merit scholarships. If you are able to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), have your results sent to us by adding the Northland College school code (003875) to your form. Submitting your FAFSA results to us will ensure that we are providing you with the strongest financial aid offer available. FAFSA opens October 1.
www.northland.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships/

Visit us

Come visit campus! We offer “live” (in-person) visit opportunities Monday through Saturday. Your visit will include a 45-minute campus tour, a 30-minute meeting with an admissions counselor, and some awesome Northland swag!

For me, Northland was the best place to combine classroom learning with real world applications...and gifted me with so many tools to succeed in a professional environment.
Mary Sellars, '19