MLC Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 87.17%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $18,120
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at MLC:
- Total Enrollment: 878, including 269 online students
- 770 Undergraduate, 108 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 44.4% men, 55.6% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 72%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 85%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 30 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 12 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 4 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's.
MLC Overview
Martin Luther College (MLC) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in New Ulm, MN. It is classified as special-focus institution by Carnegie Classification
The MLC's tuition & fees is $18,120 for the academic year 2024-2025. 81% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $12,559.
The school has a total enrollment of 878 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
MLC's acceptance rate is 87.17% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 88.32%.
Martin Luther College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Martin Luther College is $18,120. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $6,300.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $18,477 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $6,682.
| Undergraduate | $18,120 |
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| Graduate | $6,300 |
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| Undergraduate | $18,477 |
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| Graduate | $6,682 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Martin Luther College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at MLC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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