Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 021366
- Phone: (608) 785-8000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
89.21%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
26FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$17,850Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Wisconsin Lutheran College
1725 State St, La Crosse, WI
WLC, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Approximately 840 students are enrolled annually at Wisconsin Lutheran College.
Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Communications And Journalism
- Psychology
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 830 to 1090 for the SAT exam and between 21 to 27 on the ACT is common among students admitted to WLC. This school has an admissions rate of around 65% of which only 50% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $25,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending Wisconsin Lutheran College. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $4,900. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.
The WLC "Warriors" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.wlc.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the students Wisconsin Lutheran College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Wisconsin Lutheran College is around 1,200 students, with undergraduate students making up about 87% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $30,000-$36,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- Part time students pay in the range of $790 to $940 per unit
- on campus dorms & meals are estimated to cost around $13,000
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $19,370 |
Receiving Student Loans | 83% | $6,812 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Wisconsin Lutheran College may provide student services like:
- Distance learning
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2012)
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2012)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Wisconsin Lutheran College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Northern Athletics Conference)
- Basketball (Northern Athletics Conference)
- Football (Northern Athletics Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Wisconsin Lutheran College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
- Marine Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
History
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Human Services (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Wisconsin Lutheran College.
- Mount Mary College in Fond du Lac, WI (3 miles away)
- Alverno College in Greenfield, WI (5 miles away)
- Ottawa University - Milwaukee in West Palm Beach, FL (5 miles away)
- Cardinal Stritch University in Janesville, WI (9 miles away)
- Carroll University in Milwaukee, WI (11 miles away)
Also, you can compare schools by looking through our list of colleges & universities:
- Visit the main Wisconsin colleges & universities profile page
- Get a list of all private colleges in Wisconsin
- Review a list of Wisconsin Bible and Christian Colleges
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 021366
- Phone: (608) 785-8000
- School Homepage