Chances of getting into Wisconsin Lutheran 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 WLC and can I get accepted? The school has a 89% acceptance rate ranking it #36 in Wisconsin for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 670 out of 751 applicants were admitted making Wisconsin Lutheran 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 50 percent. Wisconsin Lutheran College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 32% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
Test Requirements
You must submit admission test scores with your application. Wisconsin Lutheran College is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to determine if testing requirements are temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
WLC SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 510 |
| SAT Math 25th | 510 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1020 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 660 |
| SAT Math 75th | 630 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1290 |
| Average SAT Score | 1160 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Wisconsin Lutheran College?
Wisconsin Lutheran College typically prefers applicants to be in the top 57 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1020 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 880. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1160 out of 1600. The school ranks #8 in Wisconsin for highest average SAT composite score. 18 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1290 and Above | Good | >93% |
| 1155 to 1290 | Avg + | 89%-93% |
| 1020 to 1155 | Avg - | 83%-89% |
| 885 to 1020 | Reach | 74%-83% |
| Less than 885 | Low | <74% |
WLC ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 20 |
| ACT Math 25th | 19 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 26 |
| 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 WLC?
Admission data indicates that WLC 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 Wisconsin for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 87 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Wisconsin Lutheran College.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 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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WLC GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
What GPA do you need to get into Wisconsin Lutheran College?
Applicants require above average high school grades to get into WLC. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Wisconsin Lutheran College was 3.4 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #13 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.4 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as WLC accepts 89% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 27% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 23% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 18% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 15% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 15% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 2% | 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
76% of Wisconsin Lutheran College freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 10% |
| Top 25% of class | 42% |
| Top 50% of class | 76% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 24% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 5% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 385 | 366 | 751 |
| Accepted | 354 | 316 | 670 |
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 86% | 89% |
| Enrolled | 119 | 94 | 213 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 34% | 30% | 32% |
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Wisconsin Lutheran College is $0.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Wisconsin Lutheran 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 | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240338 IPEDS survey data for Wisconsin Lutheran College.
FAQs
Does Wisconsin Lutheran College prefer SAT or ACT?
18% of students submit their SAT scores to WLC. 87% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Wisconsin Lutheran College?
89% of those who apply are granted admission to WLC. 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 Wisconsin Lutheran College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1020 and 1290. 18% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Wisconsin Lutheran College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 27. 87% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.