Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| 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 |
Wisconsin Lutheran College is a private Lutheran institution situated in a residential area of Milwaukee's west side, approximately 15 minutes from downtown. Founded in 1973, the compact 47-acre suburban campus features modern academic facilities and residence halls constructed primarily during the 1990s and early 2000s. The college maintains its religious affiliation with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) and offers liberal arts programs with particular strengths in business, education, and nursing. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years unless they reside locally with family, and the college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Warriors, primarily in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
WLC is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Wisconsin Lutheran College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#417 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#299 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Wisconsin
#4 in Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin
#327 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1060/1300 |
| ACT | 22/28 |
| GPA | 3.54 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $560 |
| Room and Board | $11,880 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,038 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,798 |
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% |
| Biology | 7% |
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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.
Last updated February 24, 2025