Wisconsin Lutheran College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6687 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1856 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1768 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #34 of 47 | In Wisconsin |
| #8 of 12 | In Milwaukee |
| #5253 of 6,157 | For Quantum and Particle physics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 1,003
- Graduates
- 83
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.wlc.edu
Wisconsin Lutheran College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Wisconsin Lutheran College has an acceptance rate of 94% and is among the 31% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 91% | 98% |
| Applicants | 1,474 | 935 | 539 |
| Admissions | 1,383 | 854 | 529 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 309 | 168 | 141 |
102 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
60 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
16 or 5%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1038
or below
75% of them
had 1243
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Wisconsin Lutheran College are 1038-1243 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
132 or 43%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Wisconsin Lutheran College are 22-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 794 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 75 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 59 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 36 (3%) |
| Asian | 15 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 9 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Wisconsin Lutheran College is $22,682 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,475 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,954 |
| $48-75K | $15,800 |
| $75-110K | $23,983 |
| $110K+ | $27,873 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,210 | $10,080 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,210 | $10,080 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,210 | $10,080 |
| Fee in-district | $552 | |
| Fee in-state | $552 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $552 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 737 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,380 |
Wisconsin Lutheran College majors
Wisconsin Lutheran College has granted 225 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs and 28 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wisconsin Lutheran College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 26 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 23 | |
| Psychology, General | 18 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 18 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 15 | |
| Accounting | 11 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | 6 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 10 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 10 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 10 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 7 | 2 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 8 | |
| Finance, General | 7 | |
| History, General | 6 | |
| Human Services, General | 6 | |
| Biochemistry | 5 | |
| Computer Science | 5 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | 2 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |
| Physical and Biological Anthropology | 4 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 4 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 3 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | |
| Music, General | 3 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 2 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 2 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Physics, General | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| Education, Other | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |
| Environmental Studies | 1 | |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Neuroscience | 1 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 1 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 225 | 28 |
Wisconsin Lutheran College has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 29% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 66% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wisconsin Lutheran College has published 218 scientific papers with 644 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Engineering, Philosophy, Computer Science, Geography and Cartography, Political Science, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 | 5 | 6 |
| 2004 | 4 | 10 |
| 2005 | 2 | 7 |
| 2006 | 3 | 18 |
| 2007 | 5 | 12 |
| 2008 | 5 | 10 |
| 2009 | 3 | 16 |
| 2010 | 4 | 34 |
| 2011 | 2 | 38 |
| 2012 | 6 | 20 |
| 2013 | 6 | 24 |
| 2014 | 62 | 29 |
| 2015 | 59 | 37 |
| 2016 | 7 | 32 |
| 2017 | 2 | 45 |
| 2018 | 2 | 51 |
| 2019 | 4 | 45 |
| 2020 | 7 | 47 |
| 2021 | 5 | 50 |
| 2022 | 3 | 49 |
| 2023 | 4 | 49 |
General info
| Alternative names | Wisconsin Lutheran WLC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1973 |
| Colors | green, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 195 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 8800 W Bluemound Rd Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226-4699 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 577,000 |
| Phone | 4144438800 |