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Wisconsin Lutheran College
Most applicants get into Wisconsin Lutheran College — 78.2% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Wisconsin Lutheran College sits in Milwaukee proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $82,669 four years out. Faculty pay averages $90,096 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 943 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 72.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1060 and 1300 — near the WI middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Wisconsin Lutheran College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1060–1300 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Wisconsin Lutheran College's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 540 | 600 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 570 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Wisconsin Lutheran College received 1,847 applications and admitted 1,460 (79%), with 251 enrolling.
How Wisconsin Lutheran College compares
| Wisconsin Lutheran College | Wisconsin median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 78.2% | 81.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $36,110 | $33,396 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $54,664 | $55,452 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Wisconsin Lutheran College's median earnings are $54,664 — below the Wisconsin benchmark of $55,452. Weigh that against the $36,110 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Wisconsin Lutheran College lists tuition at $36,110 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Wisconsin Lutheran College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $36,110 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 943 undergraduates, Wisconsin Lutheran College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
63.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 36% don't — ask a Wisconsin Lutheran College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Wisconsin Lutheran College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,669 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,704 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | $58,335 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,548 |
| Psychology, General | $49,220 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,737 |
Median earnings for these 6 Wisconsin Lutheran College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $54,664 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 36 additional Wisconsin Lutheran College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Wisconsin Lutheran College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1060–1300 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 78.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Wisconsin Lutheran College's acceptance rate?
79% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,460 admitted from 1,847 applicants.
How much does Wisconsin Lutheran College cost?
At Wisconsin Lutheran College, published tuition is $36,110 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Wisconsin Lutheran College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Wisconsin Lutheran College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $54,664 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Wisconsin
- University of Wisconsin-La Crosse — 75.5% admitted
- University of Wisconsin-Parkside — 75.4% admitted
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire — 82.3% admitted
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls — 81.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.