Wisconsin Lutheran College Admission
Acceptance Rate
78.99%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
17.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
309
SAT Scores
1,170
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,474 students have applied and 1,383 students have allowed to admit to Wisconsin Lutheran College (Acceptance rate: 93.83%). WLC's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 22.34 % where 309 students have finally enrolled out of 1,383 admitted students.
WLC acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Northland College and Ottawa University-Milwaukee, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 82.18%).
WLC enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 49.66%).
How to Apply to Wisconsin Lutheran College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply WLC. WLC offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.wlc.edu/admissions-and-aid/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://admissions.wlc.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.wlc.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.wlc.edu/Net-Price-Calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.wlc.edu/military-friendly/ |
| Disability Service | www.wlc.edu/Support-Services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at WLC and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College is 1,170 and the average ACT score is 25. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Wisconsin Lutheran College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,160). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Lutheran College | 1,170 | 25 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,160 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin | 1,117 | 69 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Wisconsin Lutheran College, 16 students submitted SAT scores (5% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,170 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 540 | 600 |
| Mathematics | 538 | 565 | 643 |
| Total | 1,038 | 1,105 | 1,243 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Wisconsin Lutheran College, 132 students submitted ACT scores (43% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 22 | 24 | 27 |
| English | 21 | 24 | 26 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 25 | 27 |
WLC Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Wisconsin Lutheran College. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school GPA and Secondary school record.
6 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), Personal statement or essay and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |