Wisconsin Lutheran College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	731
Religious affiliation	Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	98%
Students retention rate	80%
On-time graduation rate	61%

Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Lutheran is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 98% indicates that Wisconsin Lutheran is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Wisconsin Lutheran College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Wisconsin Lutheran emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Wisconsin Lutheran boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

98%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$32,766

Cost of attendance at Wisconsin Lutheran College in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$7,873
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$32,766

Cost of attendance at Wisconsin Lutheran College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$15,679
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Wisconsin Lutheran College received on average $22,728 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$22,728

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	90	32%	$4,605	$414,454
Other Federal Grant	90	32%	$5,739	$516,516
State Grant/Scholarships	80	28%	$3,534	$282,698
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	281	100%	$19,884	$5,587,377
Total Grant & Scholarships	281	100%	$22,728	$6,386,591

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wisconsin Lutheran College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 61.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 64.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 56.9%.

61.0%

asian 100.0% 2 students
African American 38.5% 5 students
white 63.4% 144 students
hispanic 53.8% 7 students
International Students 100.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 42.9% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Baseball Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Basketball Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Track and Cross Country Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Wisconsin Lutheran College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Wisconsin Lutheran College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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