MLC Admission Requirements

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MLC Admission Overview

MLC admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year MLC admitted 87.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.56 GPA (A-) and SAT 1078-1256 / ACT 22-27. MLC is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

MLC is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

MLC Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

87.2%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The MLC acceptance rate is 87.2%. Last year, 197 of 226 applicants were admitted. That is the 19th lowest acceptance rate in Minnesota.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into MLC and can you get accepted?

MLC is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Martin Luther College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.56. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. Of those admitted, 88% enrolled. That suggests MLC is the top choice for most students who are offered a place.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

MLC GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.56

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.56

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at MLC typically have around a 3.56 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. MLC is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #12 in Minnesota for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Martin Luther College freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	17.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	34.0%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	13.0%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	13.0%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	9.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	9.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	4.0%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	1.0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

MLC SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1078-1256

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 538
Math 540
Composite 1078

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 653
Math 603
Composite 1256

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at MLC typically score around a 1170 SAT (middle 50% 1078–1256) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 71st percentile nationally. MLC ranks #14 in the state of Minnesota for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1078 to 1256

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

MLC is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1170 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Martin Luther College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1256+	Above 75th	>93%
1170 to 1256	Avg +	87%-93%
1078 to 1170	Avg -	78%-87%
Below 1078	Below mid-50	<78%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

MLC ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

22-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

76%

25th Percentile Scores

English 20
Math 21
Composite 22

75th Percentile Scores

English 28
Math 27
Composite 27

Average ACT

Incoming testers at MLC typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 22–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. MLC places #11 among colleges in Minnesota for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 22 to 27

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to MLC without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Martin Luther College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
27+	Above 75th	>94%
24 to 27	Avg +	87%-94%
22 to 24	Avg -	80%-87%
Below 22	Below mid-50	<80%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

55% of Martin Luther College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 38% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Martin Luther College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	18%
Top 25% of class	38%
Top 50% of class	55%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Martin Luther College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	116	110	226
Accepted	102	95	197
Acceptance Rate	88%	86%	87%
Enrolled	88	86	174
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	86%	91%	88%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Martin Luther College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Martin Luther College application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Martin Luther College is $35.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Martin Luther College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

MLC is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 87.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.56 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1078-1256); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025