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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Northland College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

66
%
Acceptance rate
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Northland College?

66%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Northland accepted 66% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 1,316 people applied and 900 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
625 / 860 (73%)
Men
275 / 456 (60%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Northland College:

100%
80.0
60.0
40.0
20.0
0.0
2022
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

14%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 14% ended up enrolling at Northland College, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Northland College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Northland considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • First Generation
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Northland College?

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

16% of freshmen who attended Northland were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 41% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Northland is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

16%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

47%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
553
75th Percentile
635
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
568
75th Percentile
645
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1121
75th Percentile
1280
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