Wartburg College

Wartburg College is a private, religious school in a small town setting in Waverly, Iowa. Wartburg College was founded in 1852 and now enrolls around 1,564 students a year, including 1,556 undergrads. Wartburg College offers housing for up to 1,409 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 70% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

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

Interested in journalism or communications? Wartburg 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 Wartburg College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

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

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

2021 Wartburg College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Other
Overall Acceptance Rate	72%
Average GPA	3.5
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	16%
Tuition	$45,200

Is Wartburg College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. 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 to get a clearer idea of what Wartburg College offers and if it sounds like the right college for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Wartburg College

It is moderately difficult to get into Wartburg College. Wartburg College admitted 72% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 4,795 applications received in 2021, 3,439 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Wartburg 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.

About 83% of students who start at Wartburg College come back for their second year of college. Around 68% of students who started at Wartburg 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 Wartburg 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. Within six months of graduating, 63% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

The average starting salary for recent Wartburg College grads is $43,457 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

Wartburg 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. Wartburg College's endowment was valued at $77.5 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $9,528 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Wartburg 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. Wartburg College meets 84.5% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $34,817 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $36,662 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 aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. 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 be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Wartburg College. Based on this information, how does Wartburg College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Wartburg College a good school for you?

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Where is Wartburg College Located?

Wartburg College is located in the small town setting of Waverly, Iowa.

If you want to see Wartburg College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 218/27 to Waverly, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Waterloo Regional.

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

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