School Overview
Wisconsin Lutheran College (WLC) is a four-year higher education institution the offers an undergraduate liberal arts education. While the college is affiliated with the Luthern Church, it accepts students of any faith. With just over 1000 students, WLC is considered a relatively small four-year college. Notwithstanding, it offers a comprehensive selection of undergraduate bachelor degree programs for its students. Majors at WLC include Art, Biology, Social Sciences, Business, Cultural Studies, Environmental studies, Mathematics, Sports Science, among many others.
Wisconsin Lutheran College is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools to award bachelor and master degrees. The large majority of the degrees offered at WLC are bachelor’s degrees, but the school does offer a Master of Arts in Education (MA-ED) program. For students who are in a hurry to get through school, WLC offers an accelerated degree completion program in Business Leadership ad Management.
General Information
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Admission Office 8800 West Bluemound Road Milwaukee, WI 53226-4699 (414) 443-8811 Fax: (414) 443-8547 [email protected] Contact: Craig Swiontek Director of Admissions |
Main Address 8800 West Bluemound Road Milwaukee, WI 53226 (414) 443-8800 www.wlc.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 753 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 225 Degree-seeking undergrads: 707 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $20 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 76% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 76% |
College Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Chinese Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Business Administration/Management B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Education Early Childhood Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature German B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing (RN) B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary studies B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Human Services B Social Sciences Social Sciences – General B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Theology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Wisconsin Lutheran College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (414) 443-8800 |
| Website: | www.wlc.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://admissions.wlc.edu/apply/ |
| Address: | 8800 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226-4699 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,148 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 67% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 973 (85% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $30,850 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $30,850 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $20,619 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Wisconsin Lutheran College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Wisconsin Lutheran College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 3 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 3 | 10 | 9 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 3 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 5 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | ||||
| Grand total | 4 | 50 | 9 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Wisconsin Lutheran College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $30,850 |
| Out-of-state | $30,850 |
| Books and supplies | $800 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $9,810 |
| Out-of-state | $9,810 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 292 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 292 | 100% | $20,619 |
| Student loan aid | 225 | 77% | $7,598 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 975 | 90% | $18,553 |
| Federal student loans | 802 | 74% | $6,333 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Wisconsin Lutheran College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Wisconsin Lutheran College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 751 | 366 | 385 | Percent admitted | 100% | 86% | 92% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 28% | 26% | 31% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Wisconsin Lutheran College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,148 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,003 |
| Graduate enrollment | 145 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Wisconsin Lutheran College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
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