Northland “walks the talk” as an environmental liberal arts college by sustainably stewarding the resources of our planet.
Northland College
- At a Glance
- Established in 1906 and affiliated with the United Church of Christ, Northland integrates liberal arts studies with an environmental emphasis.
- Enrollment
- 750
- Location
- The northern Wisconsin city of Ashland, next to Lake Superior and the Chequamegon National Forest
- Student/Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Average Class Size
- 18
- Majors/Areas of Study
- Undergraduate degrees in 30 majors
- Academic Calendar
- The Fall and Winter sessions are each four months long, and the Spring session is one month long.
- Special Programs
- Senior Capstone, Special Studies, home of the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute
- Notable Eco Activities
- Recreational opportunities include student-led expeditions with an outdoor emphasis, open boating, an indoor climbing wall, and a challenge course.
- Scholarship/Financial Assistance
- 98 percent of students receive financial aid, and the College’s grants and scholarship budget is $4.8 million.