About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Ann Poetter
Visit Coordinator
Visit Coordinator
Address
Office of Admissions
8800 West Bluemound Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226
8800 West Bluemound Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Phone
414-443-8810
Email
ann.poetter@wlc.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Milwaukee County Zoo
Miller Park - home of the Milwaukee Brewers
Downtown Milwaukee/ Lakefront
Fiserv Forum- home of the Milwaukee Bucks
3 large local malls
Milwaukee Art Museum - the Calatrava additition
Miller Park - home of the Milwaukee Brewers
Downtown Milwaukee/ Lakefront
Fiserv Forum- home of the Milwaukee Bucks
3 large local malls
Milwaukee Art Museum - the Calatrava additition
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
varies
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@wlc.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
one - night stays only
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
General Mitchell International Airport is about 25 minutes from campus. Van, limousine, car rental, and taxi services are available from the airport. Amtrack trains operate to downtown Milwaukee.
Local Accommodations
Please be sure to ask for the Wisconsin Lutheran College rate when making reservations.
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 1,474
Acceptance Rate: 94%
Average HS GPA: 3.52
GPA Breakdown
6%
4.0
28%
3.75 - 3.99
24%
3.50 - 3.74
15%
3.25 - 3.49
15%
3.00 - 3.24
11%
2.50 - 2.99
2%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
500 - 600
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
538 - 643
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1048 - 1130
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
22 - 27
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
12:1
Total Faculty
137
with Terminal Degree
58
74
Women
63
Men
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
50%
Graduate in 5 years
60%
Graduate in 6 years
61%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
Neuroscience.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Human Services, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Social Sciences, General.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Opportunities at School
Internship
Notable Faculty
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
50%
Graduate in 5 years
60%
Graduate in 6 years
61%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Opportunities at School
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Dec 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
School
School
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$23,743
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$21,436
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,778
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
81%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$32,719
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$34,520
Required Fees
$560
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$800
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
On-Campus Room and Board
$11,880
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,003
Foreign Countries Represented
4
Demographics
1.31%
Asian
5.56%
Black
9.70%
Hispanic
73.64%
Caucasian
5.25%
Unknown
54% female
46% male
27% are out of state
96% are full time
4% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
69%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
85%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Female
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Other
Other
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
40
Number of Honor Societies
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
Men's Sports (Warriors)
9 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Warriors)
9 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Marquette University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Marquette University
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
