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Retention and Graduation Rates

The following tables, compiled by the Office of Institutional Research, show the retention and graduation rates of full-time, first-year, degree-seeking students from each Fall Term. The first table summarizes these statistics using actual headcount numbers; the second table displays those numbers as percentages of the original cohort. Retention figures are determined using fall-to-fall census enrollments (tenth day of classes). August 31 is used as a cut-off date to determine four-, five-, and six-year graduates/grad rates.

Cohort Retention and Graduation Head Counts

Cohort Retention and Graduation Rates

Cohorts include full-time, first-time freshmen who begin in each Fall Term.

Student Outcomes

In 2020, Northland College adopted Handshake’s First Destination Survey Tool to collect initial data about Northland College student outcomes. This tool is National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) compliant.

Results—First Destination Survey

Wisconsin Educator Preparation Program Data

Northland’s Education Program is currently the only academic program that requires licensure. Here is the latest State of Wisconsin EPP Data:

• Wisconsin Educator Preparation Program Report for Northland College 2013
• Wisconsin 2021 Educator Preparation Program Report

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Beginning July 1, 2011, the US Department of Education regulations to improve the integrity of programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act (HEA), as amended (the “Program Integrity Rule”), take effect. The Program Integrity Rule requires, among other things, that each college or university authorized to offer post-secondary education in one or more States ensure access to a complaint process that will permit student consumers to address the following:

1. Alleged violations of State consumer protection laws that include but are not limited to fraud and false advertising;
2. Alleged violations of State laws or rules relating to the licensure of post-secondary institutions; and
3. Complaints relating to the quality of education or other State or accreditation requirements.

Northland College, as an institution authorized to provide post-secondary education in the State of Wisconsin, is committed to full compliance with the Program Integrity Rule and provides the following confirmation to all current and/or prospective students:

The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools accredits Northland College. You may review the College’s accreditation documents.

COLLEGE COMPLAINT PROCESS

Northland College seeks to resolve all student concerns in a timely and effective manner. To that end, this complaint process serves as an ongoing means for students to discuss concerns or register formal complaints.

• View the Northland Student Complaint Process

It is expected that students will fully utilize any/all of the College’s administrative procedures to address concerns and/or complaints in as timely a manner as possible. On occasion, however, a student may believe that these administrative procedures have not adequately addressed concerns identified under the Program Integrity Rule. In those select cases, the following independent procedures are provided:

1. The Division of Trade and Consumer Protection of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (the “Division”) is prepared to receive and review student consumer complaints regarding alleged fraudulent or abusive practices by a college or university in the delivery of post-secondary academic programs and activities, including, for example, fraud or false advertising. Complaints may be filed with the Division in written or electronic form by accessing the following link: https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/FileConsumerComplaint.aspx
2. The Office of the Attorney General for the State of Wisconsin is authorized to investigate and prosecute violations of State consumer laws, including laws relating to deceptive advertising, credit, charitable solicitations, telecommunications, telemarketing, and sales. The Office cooperates with other States, the Federal Trade Commission, and other federal agencies in addressing national consumer protection issues. Further, the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of Consumer Protection litigates cases that are referred to the Department by other States agencies. Complaints may be filed with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of Consumer Protection at the following link: https://www.doj.state.wi.us/dls/consumer-protection/how-file-consumer-complaint
3. The Higher Learning Commission (“HLC”) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools is an independent body responsible for the accreditation of programs offered by Northland College. HLC relies on constant contact with the College to ensure quality higher learning. Accredited institutions are required to submit progress reports, monitoring reports, contingency reports, and annual reports, as well as to participate in focus visits. Each year, HLC receives a number of complaints from students or other parties. When a complaint raises issues regarding an institution’s ability to meet accreditation criteria, HLC will forward a copy of the complaint to the institution and request a formal response. Complaints may be filed with Higher Learning Commission at the following link: https://www.hlcommission.org/Students-Communities/complaints.html
4. A variety of other State agencies or State Boards, which are involved in the evaluation and approval of institutional programs, or in the granting of professional certification or licensure, may also be contacted. These agencies include, but may not be limited to, the following:
   • Department of Public Instruction (teacher preparation programs) licensing@dpi.wi.gov

If you are currently enrolled, or anticipate enrollment, in an educational program that requires State agency or board authorization and/or licensure and do not see it listed here, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs at 715-682-1226 or academicaffairs@northland.edu.

Northland College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide enrollment and degree verifications. Third parties may be directed to verify degrees through this service. The National Student Clearinghouse can be contacted at:

• Web: degreeverify.org
• Mail: National Student Clearinghouse, 2300 Dulles Station Boulevard, Suite 300, Herndon, VA 20171