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Wisconsin Lutheran College

Milwaukee, WI wlc.edu 1,009 students

Wisconsin Lutheran College is located in a suburban setting in Milwaukee, offering a compact campus environment. Rooted in its Lutheran affiliation, the college fosters a close-knit community with an emphasis on faith-based values. Students benefit from a focus on liberal arts and pre-professional programs. Its location provides access to the cultural and professional opportunities of a major city, while maintaining a smaller, more personal campus atmosphere.

Programs
5
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$51,886
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$35,080
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Wisconsin Lutheran College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 25% of students receive Pell Grants; 71% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $19,137, roughly 45% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $14,218 $56,872
$30K – $48K $14,305 $57,220
$48K – $75K $17,500 $70,000
$75K – $110K $22,983 $91,932
$110K+ $26,682 $106,728
Sticker price (no aid) $35,080 $140,320
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Wisconsin Lutheran College

5 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
74
$72,598/yr High 4.8x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
63
$52,966/yr High 4.1x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
56
$49,485/yr High 2.5x
Psychology Compare across schools →
39
$39,874/yr High 2.9x
Communication & Journalism (Other) Compare across schools →
33
$44,511/yr Very High 2.2x