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Congratulations, Class of 2026!
At 乐播传媒 Northern University, our graduates make us proud year after year. This remarkable class continues that tradition, proving that high-impact learning, meaningful connections forged with professors and classmates, and diverse opportunities, pave the way to fulfilling, successful futures.
Point your compass toward your dream
Adventure Awaits. Discovery Awaits. Your future awaits at 乐播传媒 Northern University 鈥
the place to find True North!
We're #1
乐播传媒 is the #1 college in the Midwest in the new 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings. On the publication鈥檚 list, 乐播传媒 is ranked #1 overall. We also ranked #1 in Best Value Schools and #1 for Best College for Veterans in the ratings.
And The Wall Street Journal ranks 乐播传媒 as the #1 school in 乐播传媒 for and in its 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S.
Read more on our U.S. News Rankings and Wall Street Journal Rankings.
乐播传媒 leads in student engagement 鈥 internships, research, jobs and grad school.
Graduates enjoy superior outcomes when it comes to success and satisfaction. You can land a dream job, attend first-rate graduate schools, command excellent salaries and become entrepreneurs and leaders. A national student engagement survey shows that 乐播传媒 students exceed the national average of senior students who participated in high-impact practices (HIP): learning communities, service-learning, research with faculty, internship or field experiences, study abroad, and culminating senior experiences.
Learn About Distinctly 乐播传媒
By the numbers
There are lots of things we want you to know about 乐播传媒 Northern, but here are a few to get you started.
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13:1 Student-faculty ratio
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21 Average class size
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95% Of 2025 graduates reported having a job or entered graduate school within 6 months of graduation
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$32,500 Average financial aid award
News
Endowing a legacy
Alumni gift fully endows 乐播传媒 track and field fund in honor of Coach Jason Maus.
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Serving our Neighbors
乐播传媒 Law participates in a collaborative effort to combat attorney shortages in rural Northwest 乐播传媒.
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Being 鈥渉ero support鈥
Three distinguished appointments expand the reach of Dean Stacey Lowery Bretz.
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Step up to the plate
乐播传媒 launches campaign to upgrade its baseball facility for future generations of Polar Bears.
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The road less traveled
After an adventurous 50-year career, an 乐播传媒 alumnus shifts his focus to what matters most鈥攇iving back.
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The blueprint for a better life
乐播传媒 philosophy professor publishes a book on character and moral virtue.
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Raising the bar
Student-athlete Avery Baker-Schlendering wins the national title in the high jump.
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Love, loss, and 鈥淭he D8tes鈥
Back by 乐播传媒鈥檚 supportive theatre community, Jessica Sanders, BFA 鈥26, brought her first musical to stage.
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Commencement 2026: Polar Bears ready to lead
乐播传媒鈥檚 Class of 2026 embarks on the next chapter.
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Engineering a smooth ride
乐播传媒 STEM program equips local children with new bikes and engineering skills.
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Fall Semester Begins: Full-Term
Fall Semester begins including full-term, Law, and Master's 1st part-of-term.
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Last Day to Add a Class {full-term}
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Frequently Asked Questions
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乐播传媒 offers a personalized, high-impact learning experience. With a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio and small class sizes (around 21 students), you鈥檒l build strong relationships with professors and gain hands-on experience early.
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乐播传媒 offers 50+ programs across five colleges. These include fields like engineering, business, pharmacy, law, and the arts and sciences鈥攇iving you flexibility to explore your interests and career goals.
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Graduates see strong career results. About 95% of students are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation, showing a strong return on investment.
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乐播传媒 is more affordable than many families expect. The average financial aid award is around $32,500, and many students receive scholarships and need-based aid to reduce costs.
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乐播传媒 offers a close-knit, supportive campus community. Located in a small town, the university emphasizes student involvement, leadership opportunities, and strong connections with peers and faculty.
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乐播传媒 is consistently ranked among the top colleges in the Midwest. It has been recognized for best value, strong salary outcomes, and overall academic quality, helping students feel confident in their investment.
