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Wisconsin Lutheran College

Wisconsin Lutheran College, also referred to as WLC, was founded in 1973 by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod members. It purchased the academic library from Milton College in 1982. WLC is beautifully nestled in an area of about 40 acres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and includes around nine buildings. It offers several degrees and programs in diverse areas of study such as communicative arts, political science, business administration, and social sciences.

WLC is home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations such as the Business Club, Future Teacher Educator's Association, Psychology Club, Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Wisconsin Lutheran College Concert Band, Power Surge Dance Team, and American Choral Directors Association.

WLC participates in a wide variety of sports including baseball, cross country, soccer, basketball, tennis, football, volleyball, and golf. Their athletic teams are nicknamed as the Warriors.

Campus Location

8800 W Bluemound Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226-4699
USA
Main Tel: (414) 443-8800
Web Site

The campus is in a large suburb.

Wisconsin Lutheran College Highlights

Where Wisconsin Lutheran College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.
  • Many students concentrating in media, art studies, music, and therapy and counseling.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
  • Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Study abroad option
  • Part-time classes available
  • ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor15826

Students

The student enrollment at Wisconsin Lutheran College was 706 in 2007 (679 full-time equivalent).

About 46% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 54% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 19,564
Room$ 3,680
Board$ 3,230
Books and supplies$ 700
Other$ 1,740

Financial Aid: Wisconsin Lutheran College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  61

Housing and Meals

Wisconsin Lutheran College provides on-campus housing for 603 of its 679 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Wisconsin Lutheran College Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Wisconsin Lutheran College is in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association for major sports.

Wisconsin Lutheran College Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men77%
Women88%
All82%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal445-650
Math560-655

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

ART STUDIES (10 awarded)

  • Art/Art Studies

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (13 awarded)

  • Business Administration and Management
  • Business/Managerial Economics

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (2 awarded)

  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (20 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Secondary Education and Teaching

LIBERAL ARTS (27 awarded)

  • English Language and Literature
  • History
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Political Science and Government
  • Social Sciences
  • Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS (3 awarded)

  • Mathematics

MEDIA (36 awarded)

  • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

MUSIC (7 awarded)

  • Music

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (3 awarded)

  • Philosophy
  • Theology/Theological Studies

SCIENCE (14 awarded)

  • Biochemistry
  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (23 awarded)

  • Psychology

Selected Careers of Interest

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