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Wisconsin Lutheran College

Milwaukee, WI · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod · Lutheran

Real cost

Average price after aid $23,245 a year

Median debt at graduation: $26,000 (all students)

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Wisconsin Lutheran College is a Lutheran liberal arts college in Milwaukee, affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. Its Office of Campus Ministry lists weekday chapel, Wednesday evening Vespers and daily morning Matins, and every student takes at least three required theology courses.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Wisconsin Lutheran College

  1. MonToday

    • 7:40AMPrayer
    • 10:00AMChapel

  2. TueToday

    • 7:40AMPrayer
    • 11:00AMChapel

  3. WedToday

    • 7:40AMPrayer
    • 10:00AMChapel
    • 9:25PMWorship night

  4. ThuToday

    • 7:40AMPrayer
    • 11:00AMChapel

  5. FriToday

    • 7:40AMPrayer
    • 10:00AMChapel

  6. SatToday

    No set time

  7. SunToday

    No set time

No set time: Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

  • “You can participate in numerous worship opportunities each week while classes are in session, ranging from daily Chapel and weekly Vespers services, to Bible study and Campus Ministry retreats.”

    Source: wlc.edu

  • “Our theological foundation is Lutheran, and our students represent a wide spectrum of faith backgrounds.”

    Source: wlc.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Students can take part in numerous optional worship opportunities each week, including daily Chapel and weekly Vespers.

Source: wlc.edu
What's a normal week?

Chapel meets at 10:00 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Source: wlc.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Students have served people in need across the United States and internationally, in places such as Grenada, Mexico, Hungary and Kenya.

Source: wlc.edu

Rankings

Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list

In America

Academic Excellence

B+Academic Excellence: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
70 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.64%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.73%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,239 · ACT 26
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.11 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$10,769

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

AWorship and chapel: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

90 of 100 points · 7 of 7 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel services during the week3 or more a week (Chapel on Monday through Friday (10:00 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 11:00 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | WLCwlc.edu/life-at-wlc/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel: 10:00 a.m. (Monday, Wednesday, Friday); 11:00 a.m. (Tuesday, Thursday)”
      Chapel meets on weekdays: 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
      “You can participate in numerous worship opportunities each week while classes are in session, ranging from daily Chapel and weekly Vespers services, to Bible study and Campus Ministry retreats.”
      Daily chapel, weekly Vespers, Bible studies and Campus Ministry retreats are offered during the term.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsEncouraged or partly required (Chapel and the other worship services are invited, not required; the clubs page calls the weekly worship opportunities optional.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | WLCwlc.edu/life-at-wlc/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We invite you to join us for weekday Chapel services, morning Matins, Sunday Worship, Wednesday Vespers, bible studies, and Campus Ministry retreats”
      The college invites students to weekday chapel, Matins, Sunday worship, Vespers, Bible studies and retreats.
    2. Student Clubs and Events | WLCwlc.edu/life-at-wlc/clubs-orgs-activities.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Of our 15+ optional weekly worship opportunities, 9:25 p.m. on Wednesdays may be the favorite among our students.”
      The college describes its weekly worship opportunities, which include Wednesday Vespers, as optional.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Wednesday evening Vespers is weekly, at 9:25 p.m. It is the only evening worship service listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | WLCwlc.edu/life-at-wlc/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Vespers - Evening Prayer: 9:25 p.m. (Wednesday)”
      Wednesday evening Vespers is held at 9:25 p.m.
    2. Student Clubs and Events | WLCwlc.edu/life-at-wlc/clubs-orgs-activities.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Of our 15+ optional weekly worship opportunities, 9:25 p.m. on Wednesdays may be the favorite among our students.”
      The college describes its weekly worship opportunities, which include Wednesday Vespers, as optional.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Weekly (Vespers, named Evening Prayer and held on Wednesdays, is quoted; recorded as weekly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | WLCwlc.edu/life-at-wlc/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Vespers - Evening Prayer: 9:25 p.m. (Wednesday)”
      Wednesday evening Vespers is held at 9:25 p.m.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | WLCwlc.edu/life-at-wlc/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Gregory Lyon Office of Campus Ministry Campus Pastor 414.443.8551 gregory.lyon@wlc.edu”
      Gregory Lyon is a Campus Pastor in the Office of Campus Ministry.
      “Nathan Wordell Office of Campus Ministry Campus Pastor 414.443.8556 nathan.wordell@wlc.edu”
      Nathan Wordell is a Campus Pastor in the Office of Campus Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes (The campus chapel is named and its service hours are listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | WLCwlc.edu/life-at-wlc/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel: 10:00 a.m. (Monday, Wednesday, Friday); 11:00 a.m. (Tuesday, Thursday)”
      Chapel meets on weekdays: 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
    2. Student Clubs and Events | WLCwlc.edu/life-at-wlc/clubs-orgs-activities.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “followed by the Service of Light in the Chapel”
      The college has a campus chapel where services are held.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer10 or more times a week (11 weekly times documented: 5 chapel, 1 worship night, 5 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

100 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (The Lutheran Theology block requires an introductory course (THE 105 or THE 110), one Biblical Theology course and one Systematic Theology course of every student. The fourth, an Applied Theology course, can be a philosophy course; three is the minimum.)
    Sources (2)
    1. General Education | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalogcatalog.wlc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=28&poid=1375 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “One course from THE 105 or THE 110”
      Every student takes one introductory Lutheran theology course, THE 105 or THE 110.
      “One course in Systematic Theology: THE 401”
      Every student takes one systematic theology course from a list of THE courses.
    2. Academic Goals and General Education Outcomes | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalogcatalog.wlc.edu/content.php?catoid=28&navoid=2271 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The theology requirements for all students attending WLC are integral to the mission and academic goals of WLC”
      The theology requirements apply to all students.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Academic Goals and General Education Outcomes | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalogcatalog.wlc.edu/content.php?catoid=28&navoid=2271 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “AG1: Articulate a world-view based on Holy Scripture, as interpreted by the Lutheran Confessions.”
      A stated academic goal is a worldview based on Holy Scripture, as interpreted by the Lutheran Confessions.
    2. Introduction | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalogcatalog.wlc.edu/content.php?catoid=28&navoid=2267 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Its primary purpose is to provide higher education for students interested in the arts and sciences taught within the framework of Christian doctrine.”
      The college's stated purpose is to teach the arts and sciences within the framework of Christian doctrine.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Theology, BA is listed in the programs of study, and a Theology minor is also offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Programs of Study | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalogcatalog.wlc.edu/content.php?catoid=28&navoid=2272 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Theology, BA”
      The college offers a Theology BA.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes (The catalog's Declaration of Faith is printed in the introduction.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Introduction | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalogcatalog.wlc.edu/content.php?catoid=28&navoid=2267 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “believes, teaches and confesses that the 66 canonical books of the Old and New Testaments”
      The college publishes a Declaration of Faith.
CChristian community: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

55 of 100 points · 4 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (Two Campus Pastors are named on the Office of Campus Ministry page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | WLCwlc.edu/life-at-wlc/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Gregory Lyon Office of Campus Ministry Campus Pastor 414.443.8551 gregory.lyon@wlc.edu”
      Gregory Lyon is a Campus Pastor in the Office of Campus Ministry.
      “Nathan Wordell Office of Campus Ministry Campus Pastor 414.443.8556 nathan.wordell@wlc.edu”
      Nathan Wordell is a Campus Pastor in the Office of Campus Ministry.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (Campus Ministry retreats are named.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | WLCwlc.edu/life-at-wlc/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “You can participate in numerous worship opportunities each week while classes are in session, ranging from daily Chapel and weekly Vespers services, to Bible study and Campus Ministry retreats.”
      Daily chapel, weekly Vespers, Bible studies and Campus Ministry retreats are offered during the term.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few (Bible studies are named.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | WLCwlc.edu/life-at-wlc/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We invite you to join us for weekday Chapel services, morning Matins, Sunday Worship, Wednesday Vespers, bible studies, and Campus Ministry retreats”
      The college invites students to weekday chapel, Matins, Sunday worship, Vespers, Bible studies and retreats.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Office of Campus Ministry supports spiritual growth, and the college's mission names spiritual growth and Christian leadership.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | WLCwlc.edu/life-at-wlc/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Office of Campus Ministry is here to support your spiritual growth through:”
      The Office of Campus Ministry supports students' spiritual growth.
    2. Introduction | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalogcatalog.wlc.edu/content.php?catoid=28&navoid=2267 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “promoting the spiritual growth of students, faculty, and staff; and preparing students for lives of Christian leadership”
      The college's mission includes promoting the spiritual growth of students, faculty and staff and preparing students for Christian leadership.
BMissions and service: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

77 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (Service trips are organized by the Office of Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | WLCwlc.edu/life-at-wlc/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “WLC students have served people in need throughout the United States and internationally in Grenada, Mexico, Czech Republic, Hungary, Kenya, and more.”
      Students serve on Campus Ministry service trips in the United States and several countries abroad.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Students have served on trips in several countries.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | WLCwlc.edu/life-at-wlc/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “WLC students have served people in need throughout the United States and internationally in Grenada, Mexico, Czech Republic, Hungary, Kenya, and more.”
      Students serve on Campus Ministry service trips in the United States and several countries abroad.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (International service trips are named (Grenada, Mexico, Czech Republic, Hungary, Kenya, and more).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | WLCwlc.edu/life-at-wlc/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “WLC students have served people in need throughout the United States and internationally in Grenada, Mexico, Czech Republic, Hungary, Kenya, and more.”
      Students serve on Campus Ministry service trips in the United States and several countries abroad.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Goals and General Education Outcomes | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalogcatalog.wlc.edu/content.php?catoid=28&navoid=2271 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Christian Vocation and Service general education curriculum is designed to fully incorporate”
      The general education curriculum is designed around Christian vocation and service.

Strengths

  • Chapel is held on each weekday, and the Office of Campus Ministry also lists Wednesday Vespers and daily Matins.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | WLCwlc.edu/life-at-wlc/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel: 10:00 a.m. (Monday, Wednesday, Friday); 11:00 a.m. (Tuesday, Thursday)”
      Chapel meets on weekdays: 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
      “Matins: 7:40 a.m. (Monday - Friday)”
      Morning Matins is held at 7:40 a.m. every weekday.
      “Vespers - Evening Prayer: 9:25 p.m. (Wednesday)”
      Wednesday evening Vespers is held at 9:25 p.m.
  • Every student takes a Lutheran theology sequence of at least three required theology courses.
    Sources (2)
    1. General Education | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalogcatalog.wlc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=28&poid=1375 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “One course from THE 105 or THE 110”
      Every student takes one introductory Lutheran theology course, THE 105 or THE 110.
      “One course in Systematic Theology: THE 401”
      Every student takes one systematic theology course from a list of THE courses.
    2. Academic Goals and General Education Outcomes | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalogcatalog.wlc.edu/content.php?catoid=28&navoid=2271 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The theology requirements for all students attending WLC are integral to the mission and academic goals of WLC”
      The theology requirements apply to all students.
  • The college publishes a Declaration of Faith and states a worldview based on Holy Scripture as interpreted by the Lutheran Confessions.
    Sources (2)
    1. Introduction | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalogcatalog.wlc.edu/content.php?catoid=28&navoid=2267 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “believes, teaches and confesses that the 66 canonical books of the Old and New Testaments”
      The college publishes a Declaration of Faith.
    2. Academic Goals and General Education Outcomes | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalogcatalog.wlc.edu/content.php?catoid=28&navoid=2271 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “AG1: Articulate a world-view based on Holy Scripture, as interpreted by the Lutheran Confessions.”
      A stated academic goal is a worldview based on Holy Scripture, as interpreted by the Lutheran Confessions.
  • Campus Ministry service trips have served people in several countries.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | WLCwlc.edu/life-at-wlc/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “WLC students have served people in need throughout the United States and internationally in Grenada, Mexico, Czech Republic, Hungary, Kenya, and more.”
      Students serve on Campus Ministry service trips in the United States and several countries abroad.

Concerns

  • The college describes its weekly worship opportunities as optional; chapel attendance is not required.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Clubs and Events | WLCwlc.edu/life-at-wlc/clubs-orgs-activities.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Of our 15+ optional weekly worship opportunities, 9:25 p.m. on Wednesdays may be the favorite among our students.”
      The college describes its weekly worship opportunities, which include Wednesday Vespers, as optional.

Know something we missed? Suggest a correction.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Campus ministry home

Office of Campus Ministry, Wisconsin Lutheran College

  • Address: 8800 West Bluemound Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: wlc.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, catalog.wlc.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, wlc.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Campus Ministry | WLCwlc.edu/life-at-wlc/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “The Office of Campus Ministry is here to support your spiritual growth through:”
    The Office of Campus Ministry supports students' spiritual growth.
    “Gregory Lyon Office of Campus Ministry Campus Pastor 414.443.8551 gregory.lyon@wlc.edu”
    Gregory Lyon is a Campus Pastor in the Office of Campus Ministry.

Christian clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus, 2 location not published

Service 1

  • Campus Ministry service tripsOff campus
    Service trips in the United States and several countries.
    wlc.edu

Faith formation 1

  • Vespers - Evening PrayerOn campus
    Wednesdays, 9:25 p.m.
    A short devotion, prayer and hymn, which the clubs page describes as optional.
    wlc.edu, wlc.edu

Worship and prayer 1

  • Chapel servicesOn campus
    Monday to Friday; 10:00 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 11:00 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday
    Weekday chapel services, with a live stream on the college's website.
    wlc.edu

Clubs and groups 1

  • Bible studies
    Bible studies are named as part of Campus Ministry.
    wlc.edu

Retreats 1

  • Campus Ministry retreats
    Campus Ministry retreats are named.
    wlc.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 2

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday10:00 AMChapel · Chapel. From the Campus Ministry page.
  • Tuesday, Thursday11:00 AMChapel · Chapel. From the Campus Ministry page.

Worship night 1

  • Wednesday9:25 PM · Vespers, Evening Prayer. Described as optional; weekly.

Prayer 1

  • Monday–Friday7:40 AM · Morning Matins, listed for weekdays.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Campus Ministry | WLCwlc.edu/life-at-wlc/campus-ministry.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Chapel: 10:00 a.m. (Monday, Wednesday, Friday); 11:00 a.m. (Tuesday, Thursday)”
    Chapel meets on weekdays: 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
    “Chapel: 10:00 a.m. (Monday, Wednesday, Friday); 11:00 a.m. (Tuesday, Thursday)”
    Chapel meets on weekdays: 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
    “Matins: 7:40 a.m. (Monday - Friday)”
    Morning Matins is held at 7:40 a.m. every weekday.
    “Vespers - Evening Prayer: 9:25 p.m. (Wednesday)”
    Wednesday evening Vespers is held at 9:25 p.m.

Plan a campus visit Chapel and worship times for your dates, questions to ask, and a calendar button.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$18,190
$30,001–$48,000$15,913
$48,001–$75,000$20,519
$75,001–$110,000$20,475
Over $110,000$28,019

Full cost of attendance before aid: $48,785 a year.

Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,021
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 48% · Women 52%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
29%
First-year students from another state
IPEDS, fall 2023
31%
Total students1,094
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$23,245
Cost of attendance (per year)$48,785
Median federal debt at graduation$26,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
64%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
51%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
51%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
73%
First-year retention73%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$54,664
Admission rate78%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
No application fee
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $1,119 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants29%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 970–1230ACT 23–29
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1239
SAT reading & writing530–640
SAT math440–590
ACT composite23–29
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 57 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Nursing$82,669
Business administration$61,704
Other communication, journalism, and related programs$58,335
Teacher education$53,548
Psychology$49,220
Kinesiology and exercise science$47,737

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Allied health, Anthropology, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Communication studies, Computer science, Criminal justice, Design, East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Ecology and evolutionary biology, English, Film and video, Finance, Fine arts, Food Science and Technology, Health administration, History, Human services, Interdisciplinary studies, Liberal arts, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Neuroscience, Other education, Physics, Political science, Religious studies, Romance languages, Secondary education, Social sciences, Special education, Theatre.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Business22%
Biology18%
Parks, recreation and fitness15%
Health professions9%
Education8%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates1%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older3%
On-campus room and board (per year)$12,250
SportsNCAA Division III · Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
ROTCAir Force
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member11 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability officeAbout 7%IPEDS, 2023–24
Faculty who are full-time96%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$45,738IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 75% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceGeneral Mitchell International Airport (MKE)About 9 miles away
Town population566,973Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreMilwaukeeAbout 3 miles away
Typical weather23°F in January · 74°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from West Allis, WI

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.970.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

Map of Wisconsin Lutheran College, its Christian center and nearby Christian churches0.25 miOffice of Campus Ministry, Wisconsin Lutheran College: 0.1 miWisconsin Lutheran College (campus)N0.1 mi
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Questions families ask

Is Wisconsin Lutheran College a Christian college?
Yes. Wisconsin Lutheran College is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
What is Wisconsin Lutheran College’s Compass Score?
78 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Wisconsin Lutheran College?
Chapel is listed at Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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  • IPEDS unit ID 240338
  • Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (diverse fields)
  • Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
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