Applying to WLC

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
78.99%	1,170

Wisconsin Lutheran College's acceptance rate is 78.99% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 1,847 students applied and 1,459 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into WLC.

The median SAT score is 1,170 and the ACT score is 25 at WLC.

To apply to WLC, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered.

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Wisconsin Lutheran College is 78.99% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.00%. 1,153 men and 694 women applied to WLC and 888 men and 569 women students were accepted.

Among them, 133 men and 119 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at WLC.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at WLC
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,847	1,153	694	0	0
Admitted	1,459	888	569	0	0
Enrolled	248	133	119	0	0
Acceptance Rate	78.99%	77.02%	81.99%	-	-
Yield	17.00%	14.98%	20.91%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Wisconsin Lutheran College 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 13 students (5% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 95 students (38%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at WLC.

The median SAT score is 1,170 with 600 SAT EBRW and 570 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25^th percentile is 540. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 640 and 25^th percentile is 520 .

The median ACT composite score is 25 with 75^th percentile score of 28 and 25^th percentile score of 22 at WLC. The median ACT math score is 25 and the ACT English score is 24.

The SAT and ACT scores at Wisconsin Lutheran College are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,072, ACT: 22 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - diverse fields).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at WLC
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1060	1170	1300
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	540	600	660
SAT Math	520	570	640
ACT Composite	22	25	28
ACT Math	21	25	27
ACT English	21	24	28

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Wisconsin Lutheran College 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA and High School Record (or Transcript) to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at WLC. The english proficiency test is not considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Wisconsin Lutheran College.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

WLC Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Considered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to WLC.

Admission Information for Applying to WLC
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	www.wlc.edu/admissions-and-aid/
Online Application	https://admissions.wlc.edu/apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Bachelor, Master

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