Wisconsin Lutheran College
WLC
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226-4699
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Wisconsin Lutheran College is a private institution in Milwaukee with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1214, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,664 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,315.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Wisconsin Lutheran College opened in the fall of 1973 with a part-time faculty and two dozen students.
- •The school had its first full-time president two years later.
- •In 1977, the school purchased five buildings on an 8.
- •In 1982, the college purchased the academic library from Milton College.
- •Volunteers moved and installed this 60,000-volume library.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1214
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
29.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Programs (52)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
80%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from WI state average + large city premium