by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,034 undergraduates in 2020, WLC is a small, private college located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, WLC offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by WLC can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our WLC Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at WLC. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit WLC Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", WLC does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit WLC Veteran Services . For more information, check out our WLC for Veterans Guide.
WLC offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
WLC has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,034 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 938 (90.7%). Part-time attendance was 96 (9.3%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 938 | 96 | 1,034 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, WLC is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank WLC #920 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at WLC by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the WLC Diversity Guide.
WLC has a total of 378 student athletes, 246 men and 132 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,600,781 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,600,781 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Wisconsin Lutheran College Athletics