Wisconsin Lutheran College

Wisconsin Lutheran College is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Wisconsin Lutheran College is 98%. Out of 1,363 applications received in 2023, 1,336 students were offered admission.

If you are planning on applying to Wisconsin Lutheran College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Wisconsin Lutheran College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Wisconsin Lutheran College's admissions stats.

Wisconsin Lutheran College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	23%
Mean SAT Score	1110
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	8%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	62%
Waitlist	No

Wisconsin Lutheran College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Want to Apply Early to Wisconsin Lutheran College?

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Wisconsin Lutheran College does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on Wisconsin Lutheran College Admissions

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How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to WI Lutheran?

Getting into WI Lutheran is moderately difficult. WI Lutheran evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, WI Lutheran accepted 98% of students, about 1,336 from 1,363 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like WI Lutheran, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Wisconsin Lutheran College

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Wisconsin Lutheran College

Wisconsin Lutheran College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Wisconsin Lutheran College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Wisconsin Lutheran College

What does Wisconsin Lutheran College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Religious Affiliation/Commitment	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Wisconsin Lutheran College for more information on admission factors.

Wisconsin Lutheran College Application Requirements

To apply to Wisconsin Lutheran College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Wisconsin Lutheran College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Wisconsin Lutheran College?

Students admitted to Wisconsin Lutheran College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 14% submitted a class rank. At Wisconsin Lutheran College 23% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 56% were in the top 25% and 82% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Wisconsin Lutheran College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	7%
3.75 and 3.99	35%
3.50 and 3.74	18%
3.25 and 3.49	17%
3.00 and 3.24	13%
2.50 and 2.9	8%
2.00 and 2.49	2%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Wisconsin Lutheran College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Wisconsin Lutheran College is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 8% of Wisconsin Lutheran College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 62% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Wisconsin Lutheran College?

To be competitive with other Wisconsin Lutheran College applicants, you should strive to score between 1040 and 1180 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Wisconsin Lutheran College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1180 and 25% of scored lower than 1040, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Wisconsin Lutheran College student is 1110.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Wisconsin Lutheran College students scored 600 or higher and 75% of students scored 510 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Wisconsin Lutheran College students scored 570 or higher, and 75% scored a 510 or higher.

To be most competitive at Wisconsin Lutheran College, you should strive to earn between 21 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Wisconsin Lutheran College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Wisconsin Lutheran College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

More Information on Transferring to Wisconsin Lutheran College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Wisconsin Lutheran College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Wisconsin Lutheran College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Wisconsin Lutheran College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Wisconsin Lutheran College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Does Wisconsin Lutheran College accept transfer credits?

✅ Wisconsin Lutheran College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Wisconsin Lutheran College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Wisconsin Lutheran College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Wisconsin Lutheran College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Wisconsin Lutheran College?

❌ No, Wisconsin Lutheran College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Wisconsin Lutheran College's acceptance rate?

✅ Wisconsin Lutheran College's acceptance rate is 98%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Wisconsin Lutheran College?

❌ Wisconsin Lutheran College does not offer early decision.

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