School Overview
Finlandia University is a higher education institution located in Hancock, Michigan, U.S.A, just 2 hours west of the city of Marquette, and 4 hours north of Green Bay. It is the only privately owned and operated university in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The university was founded as The Suomi College and Theological Seminary in 1896 and is an affiliate institution of the Evangelical Luthern Church in America, a Protestant denomination headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Finlandia offers Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.), Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), and Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degrees that fosus on various career fields, disciplines and specialities. Specific areas of study include, but are not limited to, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Digital Art, Illustration, Business, Accounting, Management, Sports Management, Education, Economics, Religion and Philosophy, Science, Criminal Justice, International Studies and International Business.
Finlandia is one of the few schools in the area to have an international school of business. Through its International School of Business and Art & Design College, the university offers students the opportunity to participate in a unique and exciting study abroad program where they can experience life in an overseas country.
Athletics
Althetics at Finlandia University are big part of student life and an integral component of the university’s culture. Finlandia offers 12 varsity sports. Men’s and women’s sports include baseball, basketball, ice hockey, soccer, softball, volleyball, golf, and cross country running. Finlandia is a member of the NCAA Division III, the Midwest Collegiate Hockey Assocation, and the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association. Through the men’s soccer program, Finlandia also belongs to the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC).
General Information
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Admission Office 601 Quincy Street Hancock, MI 49930-1882 (906) 487-7274 (877) 202-5491 Fax: (906) 487-7383 [email protected] Contact: Martin Kinard Director of Admissions |
Main Address 601 Quincy Street Hancock, MI 49930 (906) 487-7274 www.finlandia.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 521 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 115 Degree-seeking undergrads: 507 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $30 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 89% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 63% |
College Majors
Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Education Elementary Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing (RN) B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A,B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Human Services B Security & Protective Services Law Enforcement Administration A Social Sciences Social Sciences – General B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Finlandia University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (906) 482-5300 |
| Website: | www.finlandia.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.finlandia.edu/admissions.html |
| Address: | 601 Quincy St, Hancock, MI 49930-1832 |
| Setting: | 33 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 507 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 38% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 9 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 407 (80% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $22,758 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $22,758 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $9,040 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Finlandia University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Finlandia University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 3 | 2 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 6 | 15 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Finlandia University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Finlandia University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $22,758 |
| Out-of-state | $22,758 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 162 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 162 | 100% | $9,040 |
| Student loan aid | 130 | 80% | $9,064 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 531 | 99% | $10,133 |
| Federal student loans | 405 | 76% | $6,990 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Finlandia University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Finlandia University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 2,227 | 1,262 | 965 | Percent admitted | 100% | 43% | 50% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 7% | 6% | 8% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Finlandia University Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 507 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 507 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Finlandia University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
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