Milwaukee, WI · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Wisconsin Lutheran College

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,094-student campus.

3.66
Incidents / 1k students
#2,402
Rank of 3,050
#43
WI rank
1,094
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Wisconsin Lutheran College reports 3.66 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,402 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

3.66
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,402
of 3,050 ranked nationally
2
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-2 reported incidents

Wisconsin Lutheran College decreased from 4 to 2 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Wisconsin Lutheran College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Milwaukee, WI, enrolling approximately 1,094 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 6 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within WI, it ranks #43 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 1,094 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Wisconsin Lutheran College is "Burglary" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in WI averaging 2.38 incidents per 1,000 students, Wisconsin Lutheran College reports 54% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

3.66 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2402

See peer comparison

State Rank (WI)

#43

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

2

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

Wisconsin Lutheran College percentile rank 21.2%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2402 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Wisconsin Lutheran College reports 54% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$36,110
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,110
Avg Net Price
$23,245
Median Debt
$26,000
Pell Grant Recipients
29%
How does this cost rank in WI? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
78%
SAT Average
1239
SAT Math Range
440–590
ACT Average
25
ACT Range
23–29

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
63%
Retention Rate
73%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$49,095
Median Earnings (10yr)
$54,664
Loan Repayment (3yr)
83%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Wisconsin Lutheran College: on-campus incidents by year

Rising

-20246 202120222023 0 2 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 010
Arson 000
Burglary 020
Fondling 200
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 010
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 4
Liquor 2023 0 29
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 3
Liquor 2022 0 38
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 4
Liquor 2021 0 30
Weapons 2021 0 0

Wisconsin Lutheran College vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

WI

Wisconsin Lutheran College

3.66 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,402
Enrollment
1,094
Data year
2023

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Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Wisconsin Lutheran College nationally (rank #2402), regardless of size or state.

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
National Rank #2401
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
National Rank #2403
Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA
National Rank #2400
Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
National Rank #2404
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO
National Rank #2399

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wisconsin Lutheran College safe?
Wisconsin Lutheran College has a safety score of 3.66 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,402 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Wisconsin Lutheran College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Wisconsin Lutheran College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in WI.
Does Wisconsin Lutheran College have fire safety data?
Yes. Wisconsin Lutheran College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Wisconsin Lutheran College's Safety Profile

Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee, WI enrolls 1,094 students and has a safety score of 3.66 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2402 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 4 in 2022 to 2 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

Wisconsin Lutheran College's 3.66 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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