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Martin Luther College New Ulm, Minnesota

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Founded1995
Websitehttps://mlc-wels.edu
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AddressChapel of the Christ, 1995 Luther Ct, New Ulm, MN 56073, United States

Martin Luther College New Ulm, Minnesota

Martin Luther College is a private Christian liberal arts college in New Ulm, Minnesota, operated by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). It was established in 1995 when Northwestern College (founded 1865 in Watertown, Wisconsin) merged with Dr. Martin Luther College (founded 1884 in New Ulm) on the New Ulm campus. The college trains WELS pastors, teachers and staff ministers, with a pre-seminary program that feeds Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. Its historic Old Main building has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979, and its Knights compete in NCAA Division III. Wikipedia reports about 860 students as of fall 2019 and Higher Learning Commission accreditation, and notes a June 2026 change to automatic Minnesota teaching license eligibility for new education students starting fall 2026.

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Founded: 1995 (merger of Northwestern College, 1865, and Dr. Martin Luther College, 1884)
Location: New Ulm, Minnesota
Type: Private Christian (WELS Lutheran) liberal arts college
Known for: Training WELS pastors, teachers and staff ministers; Old Main; Chapel of the Christ

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Admissions

Applicants apply online or by mail to the Admissions Office. Admission looks at academic benchmarks, a pastor recommendation and an interview, and MLC admits students considering public ministry.

LevelsUndergraduate, graduate studies, ministry certification

Application routeOnline application (or mail to Admissions, 1995 Luther Court, New Ulm); $135 deposit to confirm enrollment

Admission criteriaHigh school diploma with 2.50 GPA and ACT 20/SAT about 1030-1050 if scores submitted; without scores, 2.75 core GPA; recommendations and interview

Documents required

Completed application
Recommendation from WELS or ELS pastor
High school counselor, principal or teacher recommendation (traditional first-years)
Transcripts from every high school and college attended
ACT/SAT results recommended but not required to process

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