C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
61/100 · earnings-weighted

Wisconsin Lutheran College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226
Wisconsin Lutheran College campus, Milwaukee, WI
Wisconsin Lutheran College campus, Milwaukee, WI. Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
76/100
Affordability
F
15/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
A
89/100
Prestige
D
33/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,094
Total Enrollment
63%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
79%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Wisconsin Lutheran College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$54,664
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$49,095
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,000
Median debt at graduation
63.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,239
Average SAT
25
Median ACT
28.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 48% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 56th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WI wage index 0.92). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Wisconsin Lutheran College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$72,598$82,669-7%#626 of 966#554$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$52,966$61,704-10%#729 of 1176#671$23,118
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs$44,511$58,335+5%#12 of 22#11—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$49,485$53,548+13%#133 of 680#81$27,000
Psychology$39,874$49,220-3%#587 of 1027#445$26,988
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness—$47,737-13%#478 of 610#449$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Wisconsin Lutheran College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $423,910
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,609/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 53210 (5.7% cap, Milwaukee)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $34,520 $34,520
Total Cost (On-Campus) $50,798 $50,798

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
32%
Receive Pell Grants
71%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Biology/Biological Sciences, General 22 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 20 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 17 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 17 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 17 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 15 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 15 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 14 grads/yr Finance, General 14 grads/yr Psychology, General 12 grads/yr Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 12 grads/yr Accounting 11 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 10 grads/yr Biochemistry 8 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 8 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 8 grads/yr Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 7 grads/yr Neuroscience 7 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 7 grads/yr Computer Science 6 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College's top programs commonly pursue.

Natural sciences managers
$161k/yr 104,300 jobs
Biological scientists, all other
$93k/yr 63,700 jobs
Life scientists, all other
$88k/yr 7,800 jobs
Biological science teachers, postsecondary
$83k/yr 66,000 jobs
Forensic science technicians
$67k/yr 20,700 jobs
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs
Biological technicians
$52k/yr 82,700 jobs
Food science technicians
$49k/yr 20,400 jobs

Student Demographics

1,094
Total Students
54%
Women
97%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 72%
Hispanic 11%
Black 7%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 87%
Hybrid (Some Online) 8%
Fully Online 5%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 97%
25-64 (Adult) 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Wisconsin Lutheran College?
Wisconsin Lutheran College has an acceptance rate of 79%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Wisconsin Lutheran College?
Tuition at Wisconsin Lutheran College is $34,520 for in-state students and $34,520 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Wisconsin Lutheran College?
The graduation rate at Wisconsin Lutheran College is 63%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Wisconsin Lutheran College a good school?
Wisconsin Lutheran College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Wisconsin Lutheran College?
Wisconsin Lutheran College has a total enrollment of 1,094 students. Most students (97%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology