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Finlandia University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 178
Religious affiliation Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 78%
Students retention rate 40%
On-time graduation rate 21%

Located in Hancock, Michigan, Finlandia University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 78% indicates that Finlandia University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Finlandia University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Finlandia University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Finlandia University is reported to be 21%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Finlandia University is 40% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Michigan is 76%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Finlandia University do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,576

Cost of attendance at Finlandia University in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $11,680
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$24,576

Cost of attendance at Finlandia University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $20,120
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Finlandia University received on average $23,987 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,987
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 63 57% $4,140 $260,838
Other Federal Grant 63 57% $5,640 $355,338
State Grant/Scholarships 64 58% $3,687 $235,960
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 111 100% $18,660 $2,071,304
Total Grant & Scholarships 111 100% $23,987 $2,662,602

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Finlandia University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Finlandia University students is 20.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 27.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 16.8%.

20.7%

  • African American 11.5% 3 students
  • white 27.2% 25 students
  • unknown 10.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 20.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Capital Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Finlandia University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Finlandia University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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