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Luther College
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  • 4 Year
  • DECORAH, IA
College

Luther College

    Report Card

    grade B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade A minus
    2. Value
      grade B
    3. Diversity
      grade A minus
    4. Campus
      grade B+
    5. Athletics
      grade C+
    6. Party Scene
      grade B minus
    7. Professors
      grade B+
    8. Location
      grade B+
    9. Dorms
      grade B
    10. Campus Food
      grade B minus
    11. Student Life
      grade B
    12. Safety
      grade B minus

    About

    700 COLLEGE DRIVE
    DECORAH, IA 52101
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    American Rivers Conference

    From Luther College

    Luther College is home to more than 1,600 undergraduates who explore big questions and take action to benefit people, communities, and society. Located in the stunning bluff country of Decorah and with learning opportunities around the world, Luther’s experiential approach to education and its supportive community inspire students to learn actively, live purposefully, and lead courageously for a lifetime of impact. Our 60+ academic programs, which range from neuroscience to visual communication, emphasize real-world experience and foster curiosity to prepare students for limitless possibilities. Our rich campus life—including 19 NCAA III teams, two dozen musical ensembles, and more than 80 student organizations—encourages student learning, growth, and friendship outside of the classroom. We strive to create a welcoming campus for all, offering financial aid to 100 percent of our students, who hail from 39 states and 74 countries.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    64%
    SAT Range
    1030-1280
    ACT Range
    23-29
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $25,291 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $32,594 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

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    Academics

    Professors
    grade B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    New and Expanded Scholarships for New Students!

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    Luther College is expanding its scholarships and awards offered to students who enroll for Fall 2024. The new awards include increased amounts for academic merit scholarships and a new scholarship for first-generation students. These changes, which are available to both first-year and transfer students, are meant to broaden the accessibility of a Luther education by keeping tuition affordable.

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      100%
    • On Campus
      0%
    • Online
      0%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,775 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    27
    Undergrads Over 25
    0%
    Pell Grant
    24%
    Varsity Athletes
    27%
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    100%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $47,400 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    77%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    96%
    National
    83%

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