WLC Admission Requirements
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Can I get into WLC? The school has a 90% acceptance rate. Last year, 639 out of 708 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 46 percent. Wisconsin Lutheran College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 36% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
90% are accepted,
can you get in?
SAT Requirements
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 570 |
| SAT Math 25th | 520 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1090 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 680 |
| SAT Math 75th | 660 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1340 |
| Estimated Average SAT | 1220 |
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 requires applicants to be in the top 43 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1090 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 960. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1220 out of 1600. 10 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1340 and Above | Good | >94% |
| 1215 to 1340 | Avg + | 90%-94% |
| 1090 to 1215 | Avg - | 84%-90% |
| 965 to 1090 | Reach | 76%-84% |
| Less than 965 | Low | <76% |
ACT Requirements
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 20 |
| ACT Math 25th | 19 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 20 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 27 |
| ACT Math 75th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 26 |
| Estimated Average ACT | 23 |
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 20 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 49 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 17 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 23 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 26 and above have very competitive chances. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 94 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Wisconsin Lutheran College.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 26 and Above | Good | >94% |
| 23 to 26 | Avg + | 90%-94% |
| 20 to 23 | Avg - | 84%-90% |
| 17 to 20 | Reach | 76%-84% |
| Less than 17 | Low | <76% |
Estimated GPA Requirements
You will need above average high school grades to get into Wisconsin Lutheran College. 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. If your high school grades are above the average 3.4 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as WLC accepts 90% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 317 | 391 | 708 |
| Accepted | 305 | 334 | 639 |
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 85% | 90% |
| Enrolled | 116 | 116 | 232 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 38% | 35% | 36% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Wisconsin Lutheran College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | 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.
