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How strong are the academics at Wisconsin Lutheran College?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

11:1
Student to faculty ratio
19
Average class size
52%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Wisconsin Lutheran has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
49
10-19
116
20-29
84
30-39
29
40-49
4
50-99
1

Honors Programs

Wisconsin Lutheran College has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Wisconsin Lutheran's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Wisconsin Lutheran College:

73%
First-year retention rate
52%
4-year grad rate
64%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Wisconsin Lutheran College's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
12.8
14.24
15.68
17.12
18.56
20

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Zymology/Fermentation Science 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 20
  • Biochemistry 8
  • Neuroscience 7
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 7
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
Business
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 14
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 13
  • Accounting 11
  • Business Administration and Management, General 9
  • Finance, General 7
  • Finance, General 7
  • Business Administration and Management, General 6
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 4
  • Digital Marketing 0
  • Organizational Leadership 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 8
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 6
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 8
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 5
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 4
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 2
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 1
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 1
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 1
  • Psychology Teacher Education 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
  • Education, Other 0
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 20
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 0
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 0
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 0
History
  • History, General 2
  • History, General 1
Homeland Security
  • Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 11
  • Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 1
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 4
  • Environmental Science 2
  • Environmental Studies 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 17
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 17
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 1
  • Chemistry, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 11
  • Psychology, General 1
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General 3
  • Human Services, General 3
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 3
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 2
  • Human Services, General 2
  • Human Services, General 2
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 6
  • Anthropology, General 1
  • Anthropology, General 1
  • Social Sciences, General 1
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
  • Social Sciences, General 1
  • Physical and Biological Anthropology 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 4
  • Music, General 3
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Art/Art Studies, General 1
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 0
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 0
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