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Why Students Choose Wisconsin Lutheran College

Wisconsin Lutheran College offers nationally ranked academic programs in a caring, Christian environment. You'll participate in small classes and receive one-on-one mentoring from professors, while enjoying countless opportunities for involvement in athletics, fine arts, and service to the community, both locally and abroad.

WLC prepares you to be a leader in your chosen academic field. Taught from a Christian perspective, our courses help you develop skills you'll need in your career: critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and decision-making. WLC's professors foster diverse and challenging academic experiences, giving you a solid basis for graduate work or for your future career in an ever-changing world.

STATISTICS	CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Total enrollment: 784 Student-faculty ratio: 10:1 Average class size: 17 Student demographics: 26 states and 10 foreign countries Percent of resident students: 74% Student population: 94% are 18-22 years old Freshman profile: 3.67 average high school GPA and 24 average ACT Faculty profile: 70% of ranked faculty have terminal degree	Warriors athletics: member of NCAA Division III and Northern Athletics Conference 16 varsity sports Intramural and club sports Concert band and six ensembles Three choirs 30 + clubs and organizations Ministry, outreach, and volunteer opportunities
ADMISSIONS GUIDELINES	ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Completed application for admission Official high school transcript Official ACT or SAT score report $20 application fee (free online application) Completed counselor recommendation form Minimum GPA 2.7 on a 4.0 scale Minimum ACT of 21 or SAT of 1000 Ranked in top 50% of high school class	Prospective students are notified of admission upon receipt and review of the required items The Admissions Committee will evaluate students who do not meet minimum requirements Priority for room assignments is given to students who have paid a housing and confirmation deposit of $200 by April 30
FINANCIAL AID	SCHOLARSHIPS
Tuition and fees for 2009-2010: $21,180 Room and board for 2009-2010: $7,700 99% of full-time students are awarded some type of financial aid $15.4 million was awarded in financial aid in 2009-2010 Priority for financial aid is given to FAFSA applications received by March 1	Merit scholarships are awarded to students based on composite ACT score, high school GPA, and high school class rank Students must be accepted before May 1 to qualify for merit scholarships Fine Arts scholarships are awarded in the areas of art, theatre, and music; auditions/portfolios are required Students must be accepted applicants to audition for Fine Arts scholarships
ACADEMICS
29 Majors: Art, Biochemistry, Biology, Broad Field Social Sciences, Business Administration, Chemistry, China Studies, Communication, Communicative Arts, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, English, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, German, History, Human Social Services, Interdisciplinary, Mathematics, Media Design, Music, Nursing, Philosophy, Psychology, Spanish, Sport & Exercise Science, Theatre, Theology. 20 Minors: All the above (except Biochemistry, Broad Field Social Sciences, China Studies, Communicative Arts, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, Human Social Services, Interdisciplinary, Media Design, and Sport & Exercise Science) plus Coaching, Computer Science, Language Arts (Education majors only), Natural Science (Education majors only), and Physics. Pre-Professional Programs: Pre-Dental, Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Veterinary Medicine Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

STATISTICS

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Total enrollment: 784
Student-faculty ratio: 10:1
Average class size: 17
Student demographics: 26 states and 10 foreign countries
Percent of resident students: 74%
Student population: 94% are 18-22 years old
Freshman profile: 3.67 average high school GPA and 24 average ACT
Faculty profile: 70% of ranked faculty have terminal degree

Warriors athletics: member of NCAA Division III and Northern Athletics Conference
16 varsity sports
Intramural and club sports
Concert band and six ensembles
Three choirs
30 + clubs and organizations
Ministry, outreach, and volunteer opportunities

ADMISSIONS GUIDELINES

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Completed application for admission
Official high school transcript
Official ACT or SAT score report
$20 application fee (free online application)
Completed counselor recommendation form
Minimum GPA 2.7 on a 4.0 scale
Minimum ACT of 21 or SAT of 1000
Ranked in top 50% of high school class

Prospective students are notified of admission upon receipt and review of the required items
The Admissions Committee will evaluate students who do not meet minimum requirements
Priority for room assignments is given to students who have paid a housing and confirmation deposit of $200 by April 30

FINANCIAL AID

SCHOLARSHIPS

Tuition and fees for 2009-2010: $21,180
Room and board for 2009-2010: $7,700
99% of full-time students are awarded some type of financial aid
$15.4 million was awarded in financial aid in 2009-2010
Priority for financial aid is given to FAFSA applications received by March 1

Merit scholarships are awarded to students based on composite ACT score, high school GPA, and high school class rank
Students must be accepted before May 1 to qualify for merit scholarships
Fine Arts scholarships are awarded in the areas of art, theatre, and music; auditions/portfolios are required
Students must be accepted applicants to audition for Fine Arts scholarships

ACADEMICS

29 Majors: Art, Biochemistry, Biology, Broad Field Social Sciences, Business Administration, Chemistry, China Studies, Communication, Communicative Arts, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, English, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, German, History, Human Social Services, Interdisciplinary, Mathematics, Media Design, Music, Nursing, Philosophy, Psychology, Spanish, Sport & Exercise Science, Theatre, Theology.

20 Minors: All the above (except Biochemistry, Broad Field Social Sciences, China Studies, Communicative Arts, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, Human Social Services, Interdisciplinary, Media Design, and Sport & Exercise Science) plus Coaching, Computer Science, Language Arts (Education majors only), Natural Science (Education majors only), and Physics.

Pre-Professional Programs: Pre-Dental, Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

All data valid as of September 15, 2009, unless specified otherwise.
This page is updated in early October each year.