Overview
Student Population
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| Location | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Online | wlc.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Lutheran College is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod faith. In the most recent statistical year 981 prospective students applied, and 938 were granted admission. Of those admitted 281 enrolled in the school. 945 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 221 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $31,310 plus fees of $444. WLC is ranked 438 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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WLC is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Wisconsin Lutheran College within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#438 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#293 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Wisconsin
#6 in Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin
#317 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1190 |
| ACT | 21/27 |
| GPA | 3.52 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $444 |
| Room and Board | $10,730 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,378 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,662 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Communication | 19% |
| Education | 15% |
| Business | 14% |
| Psychology | 11% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240338 IPEDS survey data for Wisconsin Lutheran College.
Current students may use the Wisconsin Lutheran College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.