Wisconsin Lutheran College

www.wlc.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,550

2.98% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$24,095

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.329%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

78.2%

1,575 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,027

91.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

63.6%

185 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Wisconsin Lutheran College is $35,550, which is $7,372 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,095.

In 2024, 97% of undergraduate students attending Wisconsin Lutheran College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,550

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wisconsin Lutheran College was $35,550. The cost of tuition at Wisconsin Lutheran College is $7,372 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Wisconsin Lutheran College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,095

2024 Value

5.64%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Wisconsin Lutheran College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,095. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Wisconsin Lutheran College grew by 5.64%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wisconsin Lutheran College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,536

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wisconsin Lutheran College was of $10,536 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.05% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Wisconsin Lutheran College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.04% with respect to 2023, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wisconsin Lutheran College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.329%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Wisconsin Lutheran College was 0.329%, which represents 1 out of the 304 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Wisconsin Lutheran College had a total enrollment of 1,027 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Wisconsin Lutheran College is 938 students and the part-time enrollment is 89. This means that 91.3% of students enrolled at Wisconsin Lutheran College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wisconsin Lutheran College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.9% White, 9.35% Hispanic or Latino, 5.84% Black or African American, 2.53% Two or More Races, 1.75% Asian, 0.292% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.195% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Wisconsin Lutheran College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.4%), followed by White Male (33.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (5.49%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (66.7%), followed by Two or More Races Male (16.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wisconsin Lutheran College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,027 students. The full-time enrollment at Wisconsin Lutheran College is 938 and the part-time enrollment is 89. This means that 91.3% of students enrolled at Wisconsin Lutheran College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Wisconsin Lutheran College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Wisconsin Lutheran College was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Wisconsin Lutheran College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Wisconsin Lutheran College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
769 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
96 enrolled students
Black or African American
60 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wisconsin Lutheran College is 74.9% White, 9.35% Hispanic or Latino, 5.84% Black or African American, 2.53% Two or More Races, 1.75% Asian, 0.292% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.195% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 45 students (4.38%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 69 more women than men received degrees from Wisconsin Lutheran College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wisconsin Lutheran College is white (244 degrees awarded). There were 8.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (30 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Wisconsin Lutheran College is General Biological Sciences (22 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (20 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (17 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wisconsin Lutheran College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (34 degrees awarded), Biology (44 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wisconsin Lutheran College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,559,769 people), Secondary school teachers (548,204 people), Physicians (431,221 people), Education administrators (284,348 people), and Other managers (251,618 people).

The most specialized majors at Wisconsin Lutheran College in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (34 degrees awarded), Biology (44 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (6 degrees), Education (48 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wisconsin Lutheran College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Nurse anesthetists, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Wisconsin Lutheran College are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (34 degrees awarded), Biology (44 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (6 degrees), Education (48 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wisconsin Lutheran College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,905,635 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (655,747 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (546,636 people), Offices of physicians (226,682 people), and Outpatient care centers (186,145 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Most Common (2024)

General Biological Sciences
22 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
20 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
17 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Wisconsin Lutheran College was General Biological Sciences with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Wisconsin Lutheran College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

117

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

186

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 117 degrees were awarded to men at Wisconsin Lutheran College, which is 0.629 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (186).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Wisconsin Lutheran College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Wisconsin Lutheran College in Sport & Fitness Management, which is 7.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Wisconsin Lutheran College in Registered Nursing, which is 9 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

51%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 51% of students graduating from Wisconsin Lutheran College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
244 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
30 degrees awarded
Black or African American
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wisconsin Lutheran College is white (244 degrees awarded). There were 8.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (30 degrees).

1.65% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
161 degrees awarded
White Female
159 degrees awarded
White Female
155 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wisconsin Lutheran College is white female (161 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (159 degrees).

Operations

Wisconsin Lutheran College has an endowment valued at nearly $49.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.78M (7.63%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Wisconsin Lutheran College had a total salary expenditure of 36.7M. Wisconsin Lutheran College employs 21 Professors, 18 Associate professors and 17 Assistant professors. Most academics at Wisconsin Lutheran College are Male Professor (13), Male Associate professor (12), and Female Assistant professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wisconsin Lutheran College are: Management, with 25 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 23 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 21 employees.

Endowment

$49.5M

2024 Endowment

5.17%

growth from 2023

Wisconsin Lutheran College has an endowment valued at about $49.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Wisconsin Lutheran College grew 5.17% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $0 approximately the same as than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Wisconsin Lutheran College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11.8M

2024 Salaries

1.41%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Wisconsin Lutheran College paid a median of $11.8M in salaries, which represents 32.3% of their overall expenditure ($36.7M) and a 1.41% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.24% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.8% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$4.46M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Wisconsin Lutheran College paid a total of $4.46M to 66 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wisconsin Lutheran College were Management with 25 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 23 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 21 employees.

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Retention Rate over Time

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Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

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Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

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