Wisconsin Lutheran College

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Milwaukee, WI
5.0 1 review

#5 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,027

Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Website wlc.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Best Colleges Rank

#397

Size Small
Status Non-profit
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.

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Ratings

WLC is rated within the top 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Wisconsin Lutheran College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 970/1230
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 23/29
GPA 3.54

Acceptance Rate

78.2%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 20.2%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$36,110

Costs for Wisconsin Lutheran College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$36,110
Books and Supplies		$800
Other Fees		$560
Room and Board		$12,250
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,038
Total One Year Cost		$52,758

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

63% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Wisconsin Lutheran College are Communication, Education, and Business. 19% of students major in Communication, 15% in Education, and 14% in Business.