Finlandia University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - PoorQuality:Education Quality Rating - Below AverageSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Fair
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Finlandia University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 405 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



Majors
Offered
27
Fair
At Finlandia University you can get your associate's degree or bachelor's degree.

Finlandia University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 27 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Medical Assistant, Physical Therapy, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other schools.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before 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 good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
46%
Bad
Finlandia University student retention rate is very low at 46% (way below Michigan average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Finlandia University is very low: 29%. Nearly 17% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Finlandia University is good, 10:1. Find out more regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$24,000
High
Average tuition price is high - about $23,400 a year. The additional fees at Finlandia University not covered by tuition are about $600; which makes it a total of $24,000 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
83%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 1,259 applications were submitted and 1,045 were accepted, so it is easy to get admitted at this school.

Finlandia University might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more 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
$4,100
Medium
Finlandia University provides 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.

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
Finlandia University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 200 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low - about $4,100 annually.

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.

ROTC
Available
Yes
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.

Based on the college crime numbers, Finlandia University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Finlandia University Location and Maps



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