Admission to MLC

Entrance Requirements for all students:

  • A high school GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • The completion of these high school courses:
    • 4 years of English
    • 3 years of Mathematics
    • 2 years of Social Studies
    • 2 years of Electives

Additional Admission Preference for students in Pre-Seminary Studies:

  • 3 years of Religion
  • 2 years of Music
  • 2 years of a Foreign Language

Programs

Studies in Educational Ministry

  • Elementary Education
  • Middle and Secondary Education
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Special Education
  • Parish Music
  • Staff Ministry

Pre-Seminary Studies

Seminary Certification

Program Degrees Awarded

  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Education
  • Master of Science in Education
  • Master of Science in Educational Administration
  • Master of Science in Special Education
  • Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Campus Family

  • 629 students (49% male, 51% female)
  • 106 faculty (tenured, adjunct, other)
  • 9:1 student-faculty ratio

Freshman Profile

  • Average high school GPA: 3.55
  • Average ACT score: 23.5

Accreditation

Martin Luther College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org / 312-263-0456), a historically regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Registration

Martin Luther College is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71.  Registration is not an endorsement of the institution.  Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. (Minnesota Office of Higher Education / 1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350 / St. Paul, MN  55108 /  www.ohe.state.mn.us  /  651-642-0533)

Martin Luther College has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board

The early childhood education, elementary education, middle, and secondary education programs are approved by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.

Experiential Learning Opportunities

  • Daylight Ministry/Service Opportunities
  • Teaching Abroad
  • Early Field/Ministry Experiences
  • Semester Abroad
  • Immersion Trips
  • Study Tours

Athletics

The MLC Knights belong to:

  • NCAA Division III
  • Upper Midwest Athletic Conference

Intercollegiate Competitive Sports

Men

  • cross country
  • soccer
  • football
  • basketball
  • tennis
  • baseball
  • golf
  • track and field

Women

  • cross country
  • soccer
  • volleyball
  • basketball
  • tennis
  • softball
  • golf
  • track and field

Other Co-curriculars

  • Anchor Service Club
  • Art in Ministry
  • Audio-Visual
  • Aulic
  • Campus Tour Guides
  • Forum
    • Musical
    • Readers’ Theatre
    • Winter Play
    • Children’s Theatre
  • Health & Wellness Committee
  • Hockey Club
  • Intramural Board
  • Meet Math
  • New Friends Group
  • Newspaper Club
  • Photography Team
  • Student Ambassadors
  • Student Athletic AdvisoryCommittee
  • Student Senate