Wisconsin Lutheran College, WI
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Main Campus
Wisconsin Lutheran College Rankings
Affordability55
Selectivity37
Retention46
Graduation37
Earnings41
Diversity19
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Wisconsin Lutheran College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8%
Business, Management, Marketing34%
Communication, Journalism8%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education8%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs12%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies7%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Wisconsin Lutheran College
80%
Admission Rate
556
Median SAT Math
552
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)513–598
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)503–600
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Wisconsin Lutheran College
$30K
In-State Tuition
$30K
Out-of-State Tuition
$41K
Average Total Cost
$21K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $18K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $27K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Wisconsin Lutheran College
77%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
73%
Repayment Rate
$270
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 20% | 46% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 25% | 14% | 9% |
| >$110K | 22% | 14% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $21K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 71% | 51% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 73% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 81% | 59% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 83% | 65% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Wisconsin Lutheran College
79%
Retention Rate
27%
Transfer Rate
12%
Withdrawal Rate
65%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 43% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 65% | 55% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 62% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 63% | 53% |
| Black | 40% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 62% | 56% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64% | 49% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 67% | 48% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 83% | 57% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 60% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Wisconsin Lutheran College
95%
Employment Rate
$37K
Median Salary
$26K
25 Pctl Salary
$46K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 91% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 90% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 94% | 89% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $26K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $37K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $46K | $47K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $52K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $37K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $38K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $41K | $41K | $35K |
Students
Students at Wisconsin Lutheran College
1,037
Undergraduates
84%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
163
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 70% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 10% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 81% | 69% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 3% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 14% | 31% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 28% | 20% | 14% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Wisconsin Lutheran College, WI
Medical College of Wisconsin
1 miles, N
Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa
1 miles, W
Mount Mary University
2 miles, N
Milwaukee Career College
3 miles, NW