School Description
Provided by Finlandia UniversityFinlandia University is a learning community dedicated to academic excellence, spiritual growth and service.
Finlandia University is a private university located in Hancock, Michigan, on the Keweenaw Peninsula. Finnish immigrants founded Finlandia in 1896 as Suomi College as the school for the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Approximately 550 students attend Finlandia.
Finlandia University offers students a diverse curriculum and an atmosphere that is supportive and friendly to each of its 550 students. The intimate learning environment that our students find in our small classes, and the relationships and friendships they forge with their classmates and employees of the university last a lifetime. If you are looking for approachable faculty, the opportunity to experience our academic excellence, and the chance to gain the skill and knowledge base to make you successful in the 21st century, Finlandia is the place for you.
At Finlandia University two- or four-year degree programs are offered by two schools and two colleges in the disciplines of liberal and professional studies, health sciences, business, and fine arts.
From student clubs and organizations, Campus Ministry and community service opportunities to year-round outdoor recreation and an active local music and arts scene, there's always somehing to do at Finlandia and in the Copper Country.
Finlandia University is in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula just minutes from the southern shore of Lake Superior. Natural beauty, mining and immigrant history, a thriving arts community, and year-round outdoor recreation opportunities are plentiful in this region known as the Copper Country.
Finlandia University
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaFinlandia University in Hancock, Michigan, U.S.A., is a baccalaureate degree-granting, co-educational learning community dedicated to academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service. Founded in 1896 as Suomi College, Finlandia is one of 28 U.S. colleges and universities affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the only private, not-for-profit institution of higher education in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It is the only university in North America founded by Finnish immigrants.
History
In the 1880s, large numbers of Finns immigrated to Hancock, Michigan to labor in the copper and lumber industries. One immigrant, mission pastor J. K. Nikander of the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, headquartered in Hancock, wanted to ensure seminary training in America. He had observed that Swedish and Finnish immigrants along the Delaware River did not train new ministers, and he feared a loss of Finnish identity. In 1896, Nikander founded Suomi College. The college's role was to preserve Finnish culture, train Lutheran ministers and teach English. During the 1920s, Suomi College became a liberal arts college. In 1958, the seminary separated from the college. On July 1, 2000, Suomi College changed its name to Finlandia University.
The cornerstone of Old Main, the first building erected at Suomi College, was laid on May 30, 1898. Jacobsville sandstone, quarried at the Portage Entry of the Keweenaw waterway, was brought by barge, cut, and used to construct the Old Main. Dedicated on January 21, 1900, it contained a dormitory, kitchen, laundry, classrooms, offices, library, chapel, and lounge. The burgeoning college quickly outgrew this building. In 1901 a frame structure, housing a gym, meeting hall, and music center, was erected on an adjacent lot. The frame building was demolished when Nikander Hall, named for Suomi's founder, J. K. Nikander, was constructed in 1939. The hall was designed by the architectural firm of Eliel Saarinen and J. Robert F. Swanson. In addition to Old Main, the present day main campus consists of Nikander Hall, Mannerheim Hall, Wargelin Hall, Finlandia Hall, the Paavo Nurmi Center for Physical Education, the Kivi House, Hoover Center, the Finnish American Heritage Center, the Chapel of St. Matthew, and the Jutila Center.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Midwest
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Lions
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 540
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 95%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Finlandia University
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Health & Medical Services
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Medical Assistant Professions
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Physical Therapist Assistant
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Physical Therapist Assistant
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Nursing
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Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Medical Assistant Professions
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Visual Arts
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Fine Arts and Art Studies
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Fine Arts and Art Studies
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General Studies
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Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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General Business
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Human Services
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Human Services
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 35% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Division III Independents) Baseball (Division III Independents) Track (Division III Independents) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 15,434 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 1,700 | 77% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,000 | 85% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,500 | 96% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,625 | 87% | |
Any Aid: |
98% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 73% (Selective) |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 30.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Recommended |
