C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI Wisconsin Lutheran, founded in 1973, is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 16-acre campus is in Milwaukee. Web Site www.wlc.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 992 Women 541 (54.5%) Men 451 (45.5%) Graduate Students 122 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 90% of 708 applicants were admitted No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.38 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 564 average 490-643 range of middle 50% 582 average 518-635 range of middle 50% 23 average 20-26 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $43,035 Tuition and Fees $29,725 Room and Board $10,190 Average Percent of Need Met 81% Average Freshman Award $24,748 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $32,549
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System Semester General Education/Core Curriculum Required Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 64 Regular Class Size CAMPUS LIFE Milwaukee Population 598,916 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are guaranteed housing 63% of all students NCAA Division III Warrior STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 79.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 49.8% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.7% Asian 5.0% Black/African-American 6.4% Hispanic/Latino 2.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 82.9% White 0.5% Unknown 1.0% from 7 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 3 Foreign Language 3 Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required September 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Not used if submitted Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 8800 West Bluemound Road City, State, Zip Milwaukee, WI 53226-9942 Phone (414) 443-8811 Fax (414) 443-8514 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@wlc.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Rolling No fee required Rolling By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not Required Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 8% Score of 600-700 29% Score of 500-600 29% Score of 400-500 33% Score of 300-400 0% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 4% Score of 600-700 38% Score of 500-600 46% Score of 400-500 13% Score of 300-400 0% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 564 average 490-643 range of middle 50% 582 average 518-635 range of middle 50% 90% of 708 applicants were admitted 96% of 317 applicants were admitted 85% of 391 applicants were admitted 279 (44%) of 639 admitted students enrolled 137 (45%) of 305 admitted students enrolled 142 (43%) of 334 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.38 3.75 and Above 28% 3.50-3.74 17% 3.25-3.49 19% 3.00-3.24 15% 2.50-2.99 18% 2.00-2.49 2% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 9% Score of 24-29 35% Score of 18-23 50% Score of 12-17 6% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 23 average 20-26 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 12% Top quarter: 35% Top half: 71% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $43,035 Tuition and Fees $29,725 Room and Board $10,190 Books and Supplies $800 Other Expenses $2,320 Payment Plans Installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline December 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning December 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 014658 Institution's own form Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2017-18 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 81% Average Award $24,748 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 220 (94.8%) of freshmen 194 (88.2%) of applicants 194 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 33 (17.0%) of aid recipients Received by 194 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $20,899 Received by 172 (88.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,340 Received by 23 (11.9%) of aid recipients 38 (16.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,376 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 80% Average Award $22,824 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 829 (90.0%) of undergraduates 756 (91.2%) of applicants 756 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 134 (17.7%) of aid recipients Received by 740 (97.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $18,668 Received by 678 (89.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,074 Received by 79 (10.4%) of aid recipients 147 (16.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $11,730
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2017-18 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 87% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $32,549 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 14.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 1.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans Private loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Non-Need-Based Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards 879 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards 77 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards 20 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards 764 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Education, Foreign Languages, Home Economics, Mathematics, Physical Sciences Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Music, Theater/Drama Community Service, Leadership Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Religious Affiliation, Veterans, Veterans' Children
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $2,239
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Anthropology Art/Art Studies, General Biochemistry Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other Chemistry, General Chinese Studies Cinematography and Film/Video Production Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other Computer Science Design and Applied Arts, Other Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Early Childhood Education and Teaching Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General English/Language Arts Teacher Education Environmental Science Environmental Studies German Language and Literature Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other History, General Human Services, General Kinesiology and Exercise Science Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Mathematics, General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Music, General Philosophy Physics, General Psychology, General Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Religion/Religious Studies Secondary Education and Teaching Social Sciences, General Spanish Language and Literature Special Education and Teaching, General Speech Communication and Rhetoric
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Education, Communication/journalism None Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 64 Part-Time Faculty 100 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 25% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library on Campus Yes Holdings 106,301 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers on Campus 50 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Not Offered Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Education Master's Programs of Study Curriculum and Instruction Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Media/Instructional Technology Science Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Milwaukee Population 598,916 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Suburban environment 54 acres Temperature 11.6 average low in January, 74.9 average high in September Rain 125 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map 12 mile(s) from campus in Milwaukee 8 mile(s) from campus in Milwaukee 8 mile(s) from campus in Milwaukee HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Men only housing, women only housing Students in College Housing 63% of all students Housing Requirements Students required to live on campus through junior year Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 37% Off-Campus Housing Assistance SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Other closed-circuit TV monitors PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences NCAA Division III Mascot Warrior School Colors Forest green and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x Basketball x x Cross-Country Running x x Football x Golf x x Soccer x x Softball x Tennis x x Track And Field x x Volleyball x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations choral groups, student newspaper Sororities Fraternities ROTC Air Force ROTC offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 992 Women 541 (54.5%) Men 451 (45.5%) Full-Time Undergraduates 921 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age All Graduate Students 122 Yes 0.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.7% Asian 5.0% Black/African-American 6.4% Hispanic/Latino 2.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 82.9% White 0.5% Unknown 1.0% from 7 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 79.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 49.8% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 65% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 67.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2019