Wisconsin Lutheran College

Wisconsin Lutheran College cares personally for students in a distinctive, Christ-centered environment. WLC students learn at a nationally ranked college committed to academic excellence in each of its programs of study. Students can work alongside professors doing heart disease research, teach in local schools as early as their freshman year, travel to Zambia for a nursing clinical, take a literature course in England, or conduct marine biology research in Grenada.

INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE
As part of the college’s core curriculum, all WLC freshmen take two orientation courses. “Introduction to College Experiences” is an extended orientation to college study and life. This seminar introduces a variety of academic topics connected to the college’s mission, develops the student’s communicative and reflective skills, provides access to resources that support student success, and facilitates effective academic advising. The “Liberal Arts Seminar” introduces students to the liberal arts, the college’s Educational Learning Outcomes, and the general education assessment process. The course aims to engage students with the liberal arts and the learning outcomes via a common theme or thread, such as the Campus Read.

“Before coming to WLC, I was a shy, quiet girl from the Czech Republic who had recently learned to speak English. It was the small classes and the encouragement of the wonderful WLC faculty that helped me to complete my degree. These gentle Christian professors guided me and gave me the confidence I needed to become a public school teacher. Now I have become a mentor to younger teachers and serve as a leader for our staff.” – Lenka, WLC Class of 2001, Third-Grade Teacher

SPECIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Programs available at this institution.
Accelerated program
Distance learning
Double major
Dual enrollment
Independent study
Internships
Student-designed major
Study abroad
Teacher certification program
Dual-degree programs

Wisconsin Lutheran College provides a welcoming campus in a vibrant community filled with opportunity. Because of WLC’s central location on the border of Milwaukee and suburban Wauwatosa, WI, students can take advantage of the area’s beautiful lakefront, cultural offerings, and internships. The warm and friendly campus offers modern residence halls and state-of-the-art facilities. WLC is situated across the street from the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center, an invaluable asset for students who are interested in healthcare and the sciences. The college’s proximity to Chicago gives students even more chances to explore the Midwest.

VIBRANT CAMPUS LIFE
The WLC experience goes far beyond the classroom. Campus life is full of energy and activity, bustling with social events, guest speakers, variety shows, Homecoming and Winterfest, open mic nights, art gallery openings, and fine arts performances. Students become part of a vibrant, fun community that is centered on the mission and vision of preparing Christian leaders.

“At WLC, I could be connected, involved, and develop in a leadership capacity without getting lost in the shuffle. WLC helped better define who I am, and it was a place where I developed lifelong relationships. The college presented opportunities for me to grow in my leadership skills through playing Warriors Baseball and serving on Student Senate as a commuter representative.” – Mark, WLC Class of 1995, Bank Vice President

STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Through student programming events, students can socialize with one another, help members of the community, and gain leadership experience both on and off campus. The college’s annual Serving Hands; Serving Hearts event brings the campus community together in a common service project. Students and faculty can gather outside the classroom at events such as the monthly Afternoon Tea and the annual WLC Christmas celebration.

WINNING TEAM
One organization on campus combines research and teaching to compete annually at an international event. During the 2018 International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition, WLC’s team of student researchers earned a medal for the sixth consecutive year, competing against 300 teams from schools around the world. Their project involved developing a kit that tests water for E. coli contamination quickly and easily.

SCHOOL LOCATION
Wisconsin Lutheran College is situated on the border of the city of Milwaukee and suburban Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Because of WLC’s central location, students can take advantage of everything this easy-to-navigate metropolitan area has to offer. Downtown Milwaukee, with its beautiful lakefront and Fortune 500 companies, offers a unique and diverse city experience. Students who are looking for great music, sporting events, delicious food, shopping, hiking trails, beaches, museums, or internship opportunities will find it all in Milwaukee. The nationally recognized Milwaukee County Zoo and Pettit National Ice Center are also conveniently located near the WLC campus.

ATHLETICS
NCAA Division III, Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference, 19 varsity sports.

Nickname: Warriors
Mascot: Victor E. Warrior
Colors: Green and white

RESIDENCE LIFE
Percent of students living on campus.
First-time, first-year (freshman) students: 93%
Undergraduates: 65%

Campus housing options.
Men’s dorms
Women’s dorms
Apartments for single students
Houses

Wisconsin Lutheran College prepares its students for lives of Christian servant leadership. Communities, workplaces, families, and churches desperately need moral and ethical Christian leaders. Preparing students to be these leaders in the world is a key component of WLC’s mission; it’s why the college exists. It’s also what distinguishes WLC from other institutions of higher learning. The college provides academic, faith, and campus life experiences that will activate students’ leadership potential. Students will be prepared for life’s critical moments, ready to step into their own unique purpose. The Certificate for Christian Leadership program, offered to undergraduate students through the college’s Center for Christian Leadership, further intentionalizes the college’s mission.

The new General Education curriculum outlines three major professional and vocational categories that the college believes are central to developing Christian leaders: Lutheran theology, professional development, and approaches to individual and social questions. All students take courses in these three areas.

SUCCESS DURING AND AFTER COLLEGE
The Student Success Center exists to provide a high level of support for all students and faculty, offering academic tutors, writing tutors, and peer mentors. The Career Development Office assists WLC students as they pursue a fulfilling and appropriate use of their God-given talents. The office helps students bridge the gap between college and career, playing an active role in students’ career-development process.

“At WLC, I grew deeply in my faith through Campus Ministry and was taught to apply what I learned in courses like Bioethics. I work with people every day who are facing life-changing illnesses. WLC introduced me to the idea of caring for the whole person—body, mind, and soul—as well as preparing me to integrate faith and profession.” – Jonathan, WLC Class of 2011, Resident Physician

AFTER GRADUATION
WLC graduates have gone on to excel in their graduate studies—which many describe as seamless extensions of their undergraduate research work—at such schools as Duke University, Medical College of Wisconsin, New York University, The Ohio State University, Sotheby’s Institute of Art-London, Texas Tech University, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, and University of Wisconsin-Madison. Graduates also serve as Christian leaders in the workplace, whether they are business leaders, doctors, judges, lawyers, medical researchers, nurses, or teachers.

Admission

ADMISSIONS FACTORS
Very Important
Rigor of secondary school record | Academic GPA | Standardized test scores

Considered
Application Essay | Recommendation(s) | Extracurricular activities
Talent/Ability | Character/personal qualities | Alumni/ae relation
Religious affiliation/commitment | Volunteer work

TEST SCORES
Optional

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 490 | 75th Percentile: 590
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 500 | 75th Percentile: 600
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 21 | 75th Percentile: 27
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 19 | 75th Percentile: 26
ACT English
25th Percentile: 20 | 75th Percentile: 26

HOW TO APPLY
WLC welcomes applications any time after completion of a student’s junior year in high school. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. The admissions committee at WLC evaluates prospective student candidates in terms of both achievement and promise, emphasizing the extent to which students have taken advantage of their educational opportunities. The most successful applicants are those who have completed a strong college preparatory curriculum and have contributed in a significant way to the life of the school, church, or community. To apply, students need to provide the following: application for admission, high school transcripts, and official ACT and/or SAT score reports. Apply online for free at wlc.edu/apply.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition: $31,310
Fees: $444
Room & Board: $10,730

Aid

Wisconsin Lutheran College offers exceptional value at a competitive cost. WLC students will receive more than $12 million in scholarships this year. A four-year graduation guarantee and merit awards worth up to $60,000 further assist students in their quest for a Christian college education at WLC. There are also numerous WLC scholarships available for music, band, art, theatre, Christian school graduates, homeschool graduates, and more.