Northland College Admission
Acceptance Rate
74.97%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
9.58%
Freshmen Enrollment
68
SAT Scores
1,030
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 947 students have applied and 710 students have allowed to admit to Northland College (Acceptance rate: 74.97%). Northland's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 9.58 % where 68 students have finally enrolled out of 710 admitted students.
Northland acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Wisconsin Lutheran College and Ottawa University-Milwaukee, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 89.08%).
Northland enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 60.12%).
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Northland and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Northland College is 1,030 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Northland College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,090). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Northland College | 1,030 | 22 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,090 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin | 1,117 | 69 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Northland College, 5 students submitted SAT scores (7% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,030 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 520 | 550 |
| Mathematics | 450 | 510 | 590 |
| Total | 950 | 1,030 | 1,140 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Northland College, 23 students submitted ACT scores (34% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 22 | 25 |
| English | 19 | 21 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 20 | 25 |
Northland Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Northland College. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |