Finlandia University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Hancock, MI

$23,308

Avg tuition

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About Finlandia University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Evangelical Lutheran Church  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Finlandia University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Hancock, Michigan. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 414, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 72%. The university offers 21 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 37%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $23,308.

Admissions Breakdown

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Acceptance Rate Insight

72% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Test scores Required

High school rank Recommended

High school GPA Required

Completion of college prep program Recommended

High school transcript Required

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

Open admission No

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 920-1090

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-23

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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414

Students Enrolled

27%

Online Student Enrollment

10:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online
On-campus
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.
International Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

55%

Unknown

26%

Hispanic

7%

Black

5%

Two or more races

5%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

51%

Socio-economic diversity

51% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

1

Total Online Enrollment

110

Student Location Breakout

27% 73%

Percent of Programs Online

96% On-campus

4% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Not offered

Associate Not offered

Bachelor's 5% online

Graduate Certificate Not offered

Master's Not offered

Doctorate Not offered

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

51%

State Grant Aid

52%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

51%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,832
State Grant Aid $2,522
Institution Grant Aid $9,230
Pell Grant Aid $4,246

Financial Outlook

$29k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$20k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.