# Wisconsin Lutheran College

Milwaukee, WI. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/wisconsin-lutheran-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 78% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,847 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,460 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 530–640 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 440–590 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 23–29 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $50,396 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $24,761 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $18,013 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $17,499 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $18,669 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $23,550 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $29,926 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 943 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 66% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $68,940 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,393 (FY2024) |

## What Wisconsin Lutheran College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Considered

## 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.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 240338. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology