Finlandia University: Review & Facts

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Finlandia University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 450 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1896 and is the only college located in Hancock, Michigan.

Finlandia University is affiliated with Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Academic Offerings

Finlandia University will give you the opportunity to earn an associate's degree or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered

31

Finlandia University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 31 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Business, Management, Physical Therapy, and Criminal Justice. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Finlandia University student retention rate is relatively low at 63% (below Michigan average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

63%

Bad

The graduation rate at Finlandia University is very low: 21%. Nearly 17% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Finlandia University is pretty good, 12:1. Find out more regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is very high - about $25,500 a year. The additional fees at Finlandia University not covered by tuition are about $600; which makes it a total of $26,100 a year.

Read the details about Finlandia University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

67%

Doable

As reported in recent government data, 1,385 applications were submitted and 922 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Finlandia University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$5,000

Medium

Finlandia University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Finlandia University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

ROTC
Available

Yes

Finlandia University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 200 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- roughly $5,000 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Finlandia University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Finlandia University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Finlandia University
601 Quincy St
Hancock, Michigan
49930-1832, USA