Luther College

Luther College is a private, religious school in a small town setting in Decorah, Iowa. Luther College was founded in 1861 and enrolls 1,802 undergrads and no graduate students. Luther College offers housing for up to 2,000 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 90% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Luther College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Luther College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Luther College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Luther College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Luther College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Luther College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Luther College on the Student Life page.

Is Luther College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a better idea of what Luther College offers and if it could be the right college for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Luther College

It is moderately difficult to get into Luther College. Luther College admitted 64% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 3,640 applications received in 2021, 2,340 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Luther College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Luther College, around 77% are still enrolled their sophomore year. Around 77% of students who started at Luther College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Luther College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Luther College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Luther College's endowment was valued at $161.8 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Luther College spends about $13,252 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Luther College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Luther College meets 90% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Luther College full-time are awarded $41,151 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $35,809 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Luther College. Based on this information, how does Luther College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Luther College a good school for you?

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Where is Luther College Located?

Luther College is located in the small town setting of Decorah, Iowa.

If you want to see Luther College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 52 to Decorah, or book a flight to the nearest airport, La Crosse Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Luther College and Decorah are like without leaving home.

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