Wisconsin Lutheran College Acceptance Rate
Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,847
- Admitted
- 1,460
- Yield
- 17.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Wisconsin Lutheran College's acceptance rate has risen from 64.3% in 2014–15 to 79% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 911 to 1,847 (+103%) over that period.
Its 79% rate makes Wisconsin Lutheran College more selective than about 44% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Wisconsin schools, it is more selective than about 58%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (81.8% for women vs 77.4% for men, a 4.4-point gap). Wisconsin Lutheran College has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 17.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 911 | 586 | 64.3% | 220 |
| 2015–16 | 710 | 652 | 91.8% | 267 |
| 2016–17 | 658 | 594 | 90.3% | 228 |
| 2017–18 | 708 | 639 | 90.3% | 232 |
| 2018–19 | 969 | 779 | 80.4% | 292 |
| 2019–20 | 751 | 670 | 89.2% | 213 |
| 2020–21 | 981 | 938 | 95.6% | 281 |
| 2021–22 | 1,363 | 1,336 | 98% | 274 |
| 2022–23 | 1,474 | 1,383 | 93.8% | 309 |
| 2023–24 | 1,847 | 1,460 | 79% | 251 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 694 | 568 | 81.8% |
| Men | 1,153 | 892 | 77.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–660 | 5% |
| SAT Math | 520–640 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–28 | 38% |
How Wisconsin Lutheran College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Wisconsin Lutheran College's acceptance rate?
Wisconsin Lutheran College's acceptance rate is 79% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,460 admitted of 1,847 applicants).
Is Wisconsin Lutheran College test optional?
Wisconsin Lutheran College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Wisconsin Lutheran College?
Wisconsin Lutheran College received 1,847 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,460.
What SAT score do you need for Wisconsin Lutheran College?
Admitted students at Wisconsin Lutheran College typically scored 540–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Wisconsin Lutheran College getting harder to get into?
Wisconsin Lutheran College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 64.3% in 2014–15 to 79% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.wlc.edu/.