Luther College

Decorah, IA

Luther College

Decorah, IA

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Tuition & Fees

$53,335

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
640
25th
520
75th
690
25th
555
75th
32
25th
21
75th
28
25th
21
75th
29
25th
22
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undergraduateRatios

45%

male

55%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

75%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,648
Declined 540
Total Received 2,188
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Private

1,610

undergraduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1861, Luther College is a private, four-year, Lutheran university that is known for its strong academic programs and its commitment to undergraduate research. It is located on a 200-acre campus in Decorah, Iowa.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,610
Established in 1861
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

200-acre campus in Decorah (population: 7,701), 120 miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul, 200 miles from Des Moines, and 350 miles from Chicago. Major airport serves Minneapolis-St. Paul; smaller airport and train serve La Crosse, WI (50 miles); smaller airport and bus serve Rochester, MN (75 miles). School operates transportation to Minneapolis and Rochester airport at the beginning and end of scheduled breaks and to Ankeny/Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and Iowa City; Rockford, IL; Madison, WI; and to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Luther College
700 College Drive
Decorah, IA
52101-1045

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
93%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
27%
Top 1/4
58%
Top 1/2
87%
Bottom 1/2
13%
Bottom 1/4
0%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
640
25th
520
75th
690
25th
555
75th
32
25th
21
75th
28
25th
21
75th
29
25th
22

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

75%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,648
Declined 540
Total Received 2,188

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Other
  • Personal

Remedial services offered

  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$35,965

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $50,320
Housing $5,280
Food $5,900
Additional fees $3,015
Books & supplies $1,040
Total $65,555
Average Financial Aid - $35,965
Total with Avg. Aid $29,590

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,212,485
State $1,170,715
Institutional $36,749,503
Other external $2,031,886
Total $42,164,589

Non-need-based

Federal $94,441
State $13,862
Institutional $11,909,459
Other external $2,254,738
Total $14,272,500

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 563 387-1018
F: 563 387-2241
finaid@luther.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

rugby, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

rugby, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, bowling, broomball, dance, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, hockey, pickleball, racquetball, rugby, running, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand), walleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Anthropology, General yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer Science yes
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis yes
Dance, General yes
Design and Visual Communications, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes
Economics, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
French Language and Literature yes
German Language and Literature yes
Health and Wellness, General yes
History, General yes
Information Science/Studies yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Mathematics and Statistics yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Pedagogy yes
Music, General yes
Neuroscience yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other yes
Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Music
  3. Management

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,610

total students

26%

in-state

74%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

1,610
students

Female
55%
883

Male
45%
727

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

1,593
students

Female
55%
875

Male
45%
718

1%

17
students

Female
47%
8

Male
53%
9

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Student Break-down

11%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
74%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Not reported

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 73
Countries most often represented Brazil
India
Nepal
Pakistan
Swaziland
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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