Chances of getting into Martin Luther College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
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How hard is it to get into MLC and can I get accepted? The school has a 89% acceptance rate ranking it #34 in Minnesota for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 241 out of 270 applicants were admitted making Martin Luther College an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 44 percent. Martin Luther College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Of those applicants who were admitted, 81% chose to enroll. This indicates that admission to the school is highly desirable and it may be a primary choice for many students. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
MLC SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 560 |
| SAT Math 25th | 520 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1080 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 610 |
| SAT Math 75th | 640 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1250 |
| Average SAT Score | 1170 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Martin Luther College?
Martin Luther College typically requires applicants to be in the top 45 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1080 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 990. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1170 out of 1600. The school ranks #12 in Minnesota for highest average SAT composite score. 4 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1250 and Above | Good | >93% |
| 1165 to 1250 | Avg + | 89%-93% |
| 1080 to 1165 | Avg - | 83%-89% |
| 995 to 1080 | Reach | 74%-83% |
| Less than 995 | Low | <74% |
MLC ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 20 |
| ACT Math 25th | 21 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 27 |
| ACT Math 75th | 27 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 27 |
| Average ACT Score | 24 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into MLC?
Admission data indicates that MLC regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 27 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #9 in Minnesota for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 96 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Martin Luther College.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 27 and Above | Good | >93% |
| 24 to 27 | Avg + | 89%-93% |
| 21 to 24 | Avg - | 83%-89% |
| 18 to 21 | Reach | 74%-83% |
| Less than 18 | Low | <74% |
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MLC GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
What GPA do you need to get into Martin Luther College?
Applicants require above average high school grades to get into MLC. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Martin Luther College was 3.49 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #14 in Minnesota for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.49 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as MLC accepts 89% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 38% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 19% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 18% | Avg - |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 9% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 12% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 4% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House
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High School Class Rank
66% of Martin Luther College freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 19% |
| Top 25% of class | 42% |
| Top 50% of class | 66% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 34% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 13% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 127 | 143 | 270 |
| Accepted | 109 | 132 | 241 |
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 92% | 89% |
| Enrolled | 86 | 109 | 195 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 79% | 83% | 81% |
Fall 2021 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 187 days left until the Fall 2021 term applications are due on May 1, 2021.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Martin Luther College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173452 IPEDS survey data for Martin Luther College.
FAQs
Does Martin Luther College prefer SAT or ACT?
4% of students submit their SAT scores to MLC. 96% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Martin Luther College?
89% of those who apply are granted admission to MLC. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Martin Luther College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1080 and 1250. 4% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Martin Luther College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 27. 96% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.