Finlandia University

Finlandia University is a private, degree-granting, co-educational institute located in Hancock, Michigan, United States. It was established in 1896 as Suomi College. Finlandia is the only university in North America, founded by Finnish immigrants. The university grants bachelor’s degrees in diverse areas of study. Finlandia University is organized into the following academic divisions:

• College of Health Sciences
• International School of Art & Design
• International School of Business
• Suomi College of Arts and Sciences

Finlandia University’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. They participate in sports including basketball, cross country running, ice hockey, soccer, softball, and volleyball. The university is a part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III, Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA), and Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association (MCHA).

Finlandia University Highlights

Where Finlandia University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Evangelical Lutheran Church religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in fine arts, family and social work, and therapy and counseling.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Finlandia Students

The student enrollment at Finlandia was 559 in 2007 (501 full-time equivalent).

About 38% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 62% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 6% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 94% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 94% are full-time and 6% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Finlandia participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Finlandia provides on-campus housing for 180 of its 501 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Finlandia Athletics

Finlandia is in the Division III Independents for major sports.

Finlandia Admissions (2007)