Wisconsin Lutheran College

If you want to apply to WI Lutheran, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

WI Lutheran Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of WI Lutheran's admissions stats.

WI Lutheran 2022	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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WI Lutheran 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?

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

In 2021, WI Lutheran accepted 98% of all applicants, around 1,336 from the 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

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to WI Lutheran

WI Lutheran has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into WI Lutheran?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at WI Lutheran

Wondering what factors are considered by WI Lutheran 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
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Religious Affiliation/Commitment	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

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

WI Lutheran 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to WI Lutheran, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with WI Lutheran'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 WI Lutheran?

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

Out of all students that were admitted, 14% submitted a class rank. At WI Lutheran 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 WI Lutheran directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights 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

WI Lutheran considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

WI Lutheran is test optional. 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 WI Lutheran'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 WI Lutheran?

To be competitive with other WI Lutheran applicants, you should aim to earn between 1040 and 1180 (or higher!) on the SAT. At WI Lutheran 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 WI Lutheran student is 1110.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of WI Lutheran 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 WI Lutheran students scored 570 or higher, and 75% scored a 510 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for WI Lutheran?

To be most competitive at WI Lutheran, 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 WI Lutheran'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 WI Lutheran students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Wisconsin Lutheran College

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

Transfer students can enroll in WI Lutheran during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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WI Lutheran Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to WI Lutheran?

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

Does WI Lutheran accept transfer credits?

✅ WI Lutheran accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. WI Lutheran accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

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

✅ WI Lutheran accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to WI Lutheran?

❌ No, WI Lutheran is test optional, so you can choose if you want to to include your ACT or SAT scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is WI Lutheran's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for WI Lutheran is 98%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at WI Lutheran?

❌ WI Lutheran does not offer early decision.

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