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Luther College

Decorah, IA

Luther College, founded in 1861, is a residential, liberal arts institution affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Its 200-acre campus is located in Decorah, IA.

Luther College

Decorah, IA

Tuition & Fees

$44,070

$44,070

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
14%
600-699
32%
500-599
40%
400-499
14%
700-800
15%
600-699
34%
500-599
41%
400-499
9%
300-399
1%
700-800
8%
600-699
11%
500-599
26%
400-499
47%
300-399
5%
200-299
3%
composite english math
30-36
27%
24-29
37%
18-23
31%
12-17
5%
30-36
12%
24-29
52%
18-23
31%
12-17
5%
30-36
19%
24-29
49%
18-23
31%
12-17
1%
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undergraduateRatios

43%

male

57%

female

1

teacher

11

students

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Moderately Selective

62%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,767
Declined + 1,655
Total Received 4,422
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Private (nonprofit)

2,005

undergraduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Music
  3. Management
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Codes

SAT 6375
ACT 1330

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School Facts

Luther College, founded in 1861, is a residential, liberal arts institution affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Its 200-acre campus is located in Decorah, IA.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 2,005
Established in 1861
Coeducational Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Lutheran
Accredited by •  CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education)
•  CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
•  CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
•  HLC Higher Learning Commission
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)

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Decorah, IA

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.

Luther College
700 College Drive
Decorah, IA 52101-1045

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
93%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
1 fraternities 1% of male students
 
3 sororities 2% of female students
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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%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
14%
600-699
32%
500-599
40%
400-499
14%
700-800
15%
600-699
34%
500-599
41%
400-499
9%
300-399
1%
700-800
8%
600-699
11%
500-599
26%
400-499
47%
300-399
5%
200-299
3%
composite english math
30-36
27%
24-29
37%
18-23
31%
12-17
5%
30-36
12%
24-29
52%
18-23
31%
12-17
5%
30-36
19%
24-29
49%
18-23
31%
12-17
1%

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

62%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,767
Declined + 1,655
Total Received 4,422

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Essay
Interview
Minority affiliation
Volunteer Work

Not Considered

Geographical residence
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Derek Hartl
Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management
P: 563 387-1287
F: 563 387-2159
admissions@luther.edu

Financial Aid

90%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$37,623

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $43,500
Room $4,560
Board $5,200
Additional fees $570
Books & supplies $1,040
Total $54,870
Average Financial Aid - $37,623
Total with Avg. Aid $17,247

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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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Janice Cordell
Director of Financial Aid
cordellj@luther.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
wrestling

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 Directors

Renae Hartl (men's)
Athletic Director/swa
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Mascot
Norse
School colors
blue and white

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Africana Studies
Anthropology
Art
Biblical Languages
Biology
Chemistry
Classics
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Data Science
Economics
Elementary Education
English
Environmental Studies
Exercise Science
French
German
Health
History
Intermedia Arts
International Studies
Management
Mathematics
Mathematics/Statistics
Music
Music Education
Neuroscience
Nordic Studies
Nursing
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Russian Studies
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre
Women/Gender Studies
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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

2,005

total students

28%

in-state

72%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

2,005
students

Female
57%
1,148

Male
43%
857

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

1,977
students

Female
58%
1,131

Male
42%
846

2%

28
students

Female
61%
17

Male
39%
11

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Student Break-down

9%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Hispanic/Latino
78%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

42%

Transfer applicants accepted

50%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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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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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

International Student Contact

Jon Lund
Center for Global Learning
563 387-1062
global@luther.edu

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