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Wisconsin Lutheran College
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Milwaukee, WI🏛️ Private university📝 Test-optional

Wisconsin Lutheran College is a small private university in Milwaukee with about 1,100 students and an acceptance rate of 78%. It's moderately selective, with middle-50% SAT scores of 970–1230. The college offers strong programs in business, biology, and parks & recreation. Though the 64% six-year graduation rate is below average, the average net price of about $23,000 annually is significantly lower than sticker tuition.

Acceptance rate
78.2%
Enrollment
1,086
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
64%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
970 – 1230
ACT (composite)
23 – 29
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$18,190
family income
$30–48k
$15,913
family income
$48–75k
$20,519
family income
$75–110k
$20,475
family income
$110k+
$28,019
family income
29% receive Pell grants
68% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Wisconsin Lutheran College graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
22.2%
Biology
18.3%
Parks & Recreation
14.8%
Health Professions
8.7%
Education
7.8%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$54,664
Earnings (6 yr)
$49,095
Completion
64%
Retention
73%
Median debt
$26,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Wisconsin Lutheran College?

Wisconsin Lutheran College has an acceptance rate of 78.2%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Wisconsin Lutheran College?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 970 and 1230 on the SAT. The ACT range is 23–29.

How much does Wisconsin Lutheran College actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $18,190 per year, rising to $28,019 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.