More selective than 46% of Minnesota colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
12% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 71% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose MLC over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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MLC SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, MLC is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 21 | 28 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
MLC admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 87% | — | — | 21–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 83% | 538–653 | 540–603 | 22–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is MLC compared with other Minnesota colleges?
MLC has the 20th-lowest acceptance rate of 36 Minnesota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Concordia University-Saint Paul | 79% | 46% | $18,462 |
| 17 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 80% | 85% | $16,778 |
| 18 | Augsburg University | 82% | 52% | $23,873 |
| 19 | University of St Thomas | 85% | 76% | $29,155 |
| 20 | Martin Luther College | 87% | 72% | $18,463 |
| 21 | Hamline University | 88% | 60% | $20,744 |
| 22 | Bethel University | 88% | 71% | $28,556 |
| 23 | University of Minnesota-Crookston | 88% | 50% | $12,212 |
| 24 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | 88% | 54% | $19,139 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Minnesota colleges →
Who enrolls at MLC
College Scorecard; IPEDS
MLC admissions questions
What is the MLC acceptance rate?
Martin Luther College accepts 87% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 180 of 218 applicants were admitted.
Does MLC require the SAT or ACT?
Martin Luther College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 12% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 71% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at MLC?
83% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (150 of 180).
Is MLC getting harder to get into?
Martin Luther College accepted 87% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 83% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Martin Luther College overview