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Martin Luther College Teaching Programs

Martin Luther College is a private not-for-profit institution located in New Ulm, MN. A Distant Town offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Martin Luther College?

Contact information for MLC can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1995 Luther Ct, New Ulm, MN 56073-3965
Phone:	5073548221211
Website:	www.mlc-wels.edu/
Admissions:	mlc-wels.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	mlc-wels.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into MLC?

You can apply to MLC online at: https://mlc-wels.edu/admissions/apply/

MLC is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for MLC

These are the things MLC looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into MLC?

MLC maintains an acceptance rate of 87%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 88% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

2% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 76% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at MLC ranged between 21 and 28.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at MLC can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	110	95	86%
Women	116	102	88%

Can I Afford Martin Luther College?

The average net price after aid at MLC is $20,483. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$18,120
In-State Fees	$N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	$18,120
Out-of-State Fees	$N/A
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$18,120
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$18,120

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 20% of students at MLC receive some form of financial aid (150 students).

Approximately 81% of students at MLC receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,559 per student.

27% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,805.

Student Loan Debt

68% of MLC undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,524 per year.

Martin Luther College Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 197 students enrolled at MLC. MLC is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Special Focus Four-Year: Other Special Focus Institutions.

Gender Diversity

Of the 718 undergraduate students at MLC, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Martin Luther College undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	6
Black or African American	10
Hispanic	11
White	649
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	17
Non-Resident	15

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at MLC break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Wisconsin	91
Minnesota	27
Michigan	11
Texas	7
California	6

Additionally, approximately 2.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Martin Luther College Graduate Student Diversity

117 of MLC’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at MLC, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Martin Luther College graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	1
White	112
Two or More Races	1
Non-Resident	1

Online Learning at Martin Luther College

MLC offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

23 undergraduate students at MLC took at least one online class — of those, 161 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 108 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Martin Luther College

These teaching majors are available at MLC, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	83	—	—	84
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	40	—	—	40
Education, General	—	12	—	12
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	8	—	12
Education, Other	3	—	—	3
Special Education and Teaching	2	—	—	2

Academic Programs at Martin Luther College

MLC offers 3 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

MLC has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.