by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 850 undergraduates in 2020, MLC is a very small, private college located in New Ulm, Minnesota. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by MLC can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our MLC 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.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit MLC Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", MLC does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit MLC Veteran Services . For more information, check out our MLC for Veterans Guide.
MLC 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.
MLC has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 850 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 700 (82.4%). Part-time attendance was 150 (17.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 700 | 150 | 850 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, MLC is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank MLC #786 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 MLC by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the MLC Diversity Guide.
MLC has a total of 239 student athletes, 138 men and 101 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $789,561 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $789,561 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Martin Luther College Athletics
