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Complete your free online application and begin your journey to a college where you truly belong.

There's a Place for You Here

Enrolling at Wisconsin Lutheran College puts you on the path toward discovering your purpose.

You’ll gain new skills and knowledge through innovative internships, hands-on learning, and undergraduate research opportunities. Pursue your passions alongside like-minded friends in sports, fine arts, and on-campus clubs and orgs. Nurture your spirit in a caring, committed community guided by Christian values.

Complete your free online application and begin your journey to a college where you truly belong.

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5 Reasons to Apply to WLC

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1. Real-World Experience

Graduate career-ready with skills developed through service, undergraduate research, clinical experiences, and professional internships. You’ll be prepared to step into culture-shaping roles with confidence and a sense of purpose. It all starts with your application.

 

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2. Best Residence Halls in Wisconsin

WLC’s residence halls are ranked 6th in the nation and 1st in the state on Niche’s 2024 Best College Dorms in America listing. With spacious suites, free activities and events, and a vibrant metropolitan community, you’ll love living here. Applying early helps ensure you get your preferred type of room.

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3. Scholarship Opportunities

WLC regularly ranks as one of the most affordable private colleges in the country* thanks in part to scholarship opportunities. In 2023, 100% of our full-time freshmen received financial assistance and we awarded more than $18.5 million in scholarships. The earlier your application is completed the sooner your Merit Award amount can be identified ($12,500-$20,000 per year is possible).

*Wisconsin Lutheran College ranks 16th among Regional Colleges in the Midwest on the 2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Value Schools" list.

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4. Committed Faculty and Staff

Instructors dedicated to student success and cultivating a culture of academic excellence is at the heart of the WLC experience. You’ll learn from experts in small classes — Wisconsin Lutheran College’s undergraduate student-faculty ratio is 12:1 — that allow students to build meaningful connections with professors, mentors, and fellow students. Your early application helps you get connected sooner.

 

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5. Live Your Faith

As an institution rooted in Christian values, you’ll learn in a Christ-centered environment, surrounded by people who support your spiritual growth and can help you apply your faith to the world with grace and confidence.