Northland College

Apply Using Common Application 

Applicants are evaluated on an individual basis. Each applicant is evaluated in these three areas: Courses and grades, GPA, class rank and ACT or SAT test scores.

Freshman Applicants

Freshman applicants need to submit the following to be considered for admission:

1. Application for Admission- apply online for free, use the Common Application for free,or file a paper copy with a $25 application fee. Northland has rolling admission.
2. Official high school transcripts.
3. ACT or SAT score (Test codes ACT: 4624 SAT: 1561).
4. A recommendation or letter of recommendation from your high school Guidance Counselor or a Teacher.

Transfer Applicants

Northland considers a variety of factors when reviewing applicants. Transfer students need to have at least a 2.5 GPA to be considered for admission. Perhaps the most important factor is your performance in courses at accredited colleges you previously attended.

Transfer applicants need to submit the following to be considered for admission:

1. Application for Admission- apply online for free, use the Common Application, or file a paper copy with a $25 application fee. Northland has rolling admission.
2. Official college transcripts from all institutions that you have attended
3. Official high school or official GED report.
4. ACT or SAT scores are generally not required for a student who has been out of high school for more than two years or who transfer in a significant number of credits. If, after reviewing your application and credentials, we would like you to take either test, we'll let you know.
5. A recommendation, or letter of recommendation from someone who knows you well, such as a professor or Guidance Counselor

International Applicants

Here's a step by step guide to coming to Northland College from outside the United States.