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Wisconsin Lutheran College

WLC

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226-4699

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Wisconsin Lutheran College is a private institution in Milwaukee with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1214, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,664 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,315.

Established
1973
Mascot
Warriors
Nickname
18 NCAA Division III teams
Type
Private
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III

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79%Acceptance
1214SAT Avg
1,009Students
11:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$54,664Earnings 10yr
$21,315Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Wisconsin Lutheran College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate79.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1214

Reading & WritingMid: 540
540660
MathMid: 550
520640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2228

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

79.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1214

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,080
Room & Board$11,880
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$47,026
Average Net Price$21,315
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,218
$30–48K$14,305
$48–75K$17,500
$75–110K$22,983
$110K+$26,682

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,315

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (52)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,009
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72%
Black 6%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate62.7%
Freshman Retention79.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,095
8 Years$58,259
10 Years$54,664

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,900
Men
$57,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

107Above Average

Estimated from WI state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Milwaukeepop. 570K
6 mi(10 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
83 mi(144 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
246 mi(426 min)

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