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Wisconsin Lutheran College

Milwaukee, WI · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website

Wisconsin Lutheran College campus
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Admission rate
78%
Accessible
Average net price
$24,761
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings
$68,940
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Wisconsin Lutheran College is a private nonprofit college in Milwaukee, WI with 943 undergraduates. It admits 78% of applicants, and admitted students average 1239 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $24,761 per year ($18,013 for families earning under $30,000). 66% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $68,940 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
78%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
1,847
Fall 2023
Admitted
1,460
Fall 2023
Yield
17%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing530–640
200800
SAT Math440–590
200800
ACT Composite23–29
136

What Wisconsin Lutheran College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testConsidered

Cost

Cost of attendance
$50,396
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$37,360

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$18,013
  • $30–48k$17,499
  • $48–75k$18,669
  • $75–110k$23,550
  • $110k+$29,926

Get a personal estimate with Wisconsin Lutheran College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
66%
Freshman retention
73%
Median earnings
$68,940
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$23,393
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
943
Student–faculty ratio
11:1
Receive Pell grants
40%
  • White76%
  • Hispanic10%
  • Black5%
  • Asian2%

Wisconsin Lutheran College FAQ

What is Wisconsin Lutheran College's acceptance rate?+

Wisconsin Lutheran College admits 78% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Wisconsin Lutheran College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 530–640 on SAT Reading and Writing and 440–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1239.

What ACT score do you need for Wisconsin Lutheran College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 23–29.

Is Wisconsin Lutheran College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Wisconsin Lutheran College?+

In Fall 2023, 1,847 students applied to Wisconsin Lutheran College and 1,460 were admitted; 251 enrolled.

Does Wisconsin Lutheran College consider legacy status?+

No. Wisconsin Lutheran College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Wisconsin Lutheran College require an essay?+

Wisconsin Lutheran College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Wisconsin Lutheran College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $50,396 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,761.

What is Wisconsin Lutheran College's graduation rate?+

66% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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