Wisconsin Lutheran College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Wisconsin Lutheran College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,090 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1973 and is one of the 14 schools located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Lutheran College is affiliated with Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.

Academic Offerings

At Wisconsin Lutheran College you can obtain your bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
55
Wisconsin Lutheran College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 55 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Biology, Management, Business, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Wisconsin Lutheran College student retention rate is fair at 75% (close to Wisconsin average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Fair
The graduation rate at Wisconsin Lutheran College is average - 64%.

Student to faculty ratio at Wisconsin Lutheran College is pretty good: 12:1. Read more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high - $33,300 per academic year. The additional fees at Wisconsin Lutheran College (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $600; which comes to $33,900 per year.

Read the details about Wisconsin Lutheran College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
94%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 1,474 applications were submitted and 1,383 were accepted, so it is very easy to become a student at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Wisconsin Lutheran College in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,600
Medium
Wisconsin Lutheran College offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Wisconsin Lutheran College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
Wisconsin Lutheran College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 800 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low - approximately $4,600 a year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Wisconsin Lutheran College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Wisconsin Lutheran College seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Wisconsin Lutheran College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Wisconsin Lutheran College
8800 W Bluemound Rd
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53226-4699, USA
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