Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Private
Wisconsin Lutheran College admitted 79% of 1,847 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1060–1300 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 63% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Wisconsin Lutheran College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Wisconsin Lutheran College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $50,798 a year. After grants, students paid $22,809 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Wisconsin Lutheran College’s acceptance rate?
Wisconsin Lutheran College admitted 79% of applicants: 1,460 of 1,847 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Wisconsin Lutheran College’s application deadline?
Wisconsin Lutheran College uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for Wisconsin Lutheran College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1060 to 1300, with a median around 1170. A score at or above 1170 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Wisconsin Lutheran College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Wisconsin Lutheran College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Wisconsin Lutheran College asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one short answer, up to 250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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