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Wisconsin Lutheran College is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Milwaukee is a large city. The school is classified as a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod college. Wisconsin Lutheran College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Wisconsin Lutheran College offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include music, media, art studies, and drama and performing arts.
Not all applicants to Wisconsin Lutheran College are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 570 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 630 to 640 in 2005.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most.
Approximately 691 students study at the school (in 2005).
Wisconsin Lutheran College offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Lake Michigan Conference and Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Wisconsin Lutheran College
8800 W Bluemound Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226-4699
General Phone: (414) 443-8800
Admissions Phone: (414) 443-8811
Financial Aid Phone: (414) 443-8856
http://www.wlc.edu
Wisconsin Lutheran College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Media | 32 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Liberal Arts | 27 | history, English, political science, Spanish language, social services, interdisciplinary studies |
| Education And Teaching | 23 | elementary school teaching, education, education courses |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | psychology |
| Business And Management | 15 | business management, managerial economics |
| Art Studies | 11 | art studies |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Science | 5 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | theology |
Number of programs and degrees for Wisconsin Lutheran College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 139 | 22 |
In 2005, Wisconsin Lutheran College had a total enrollment of 691 students (674 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 77% |
| Illinois | 6% |
| Minnesota | 6% |
| Michigan | 4% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
Wisconsin Lutheran College offers campus housing for 600 of its 674 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Milwaukee, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 504 | 411 | 82% | 180 | 44% |
| Men | 226 | 162 | 72% | 70 | 43% |
| Women | 278 | 249 | 90% | 110 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 550 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 630 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 5% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (414) 443-8811
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,470 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,470 |
| Room and board | $ 6,080 |
| Room charge | $ 3,220 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,860 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,860 |
Financial Aid:
Wisconsin Lutheran College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2136600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (414) 443-8856
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $60,244 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $48,968 | 3 | $48,163 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $41,429 | 6 | $41,828 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $46,684 | 11 | $42,037 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Lake Michigan Conference |
| Baseball | Lake Michigan Conference |
| Track | Lake Michigan Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wisconsin Lutheran College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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