Luther College

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Luther College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Luther College's admissions stats.

Luther College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	25%
Mean SAT Score	1200
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	8%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	46%
Waitlist	No

Luther College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Luther College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Luther College does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on Luther College Admissions

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How To Get Into Luther College

Luther College is a moderately difficult school to get into. Luther College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Luther College accepted 76% of students, around 1,898 from the 2,495 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Luther College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Luther College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Luther College

Luther College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Luther College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Luther College

What does Luther College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Luther College for more information on admission factors.

Luther College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Luther College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Luther College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview		√
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Luther College?

Students admitted to Luther College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 45% submitted a class rank. At Luther College 25% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 49% were in the top 25% and 85% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Luther College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	18%
3.75 and 3.99	28%
3.50 and 3.74	18%
3.25 and 3.49	19%
3.00 and 3.24	9%
2.50 and 2.9	7%
2.00 and 2.49	1%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Luther College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Luther College considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Luther College is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 8% of Luther College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 46% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Luther College?

To be competitive with other Luther College applicants, you should aim to earn between 1155 and 1265 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Luther College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1265 and 25% of scored lower than 1155, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Luther College student is 1200.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Luther College students scored 688 or higher and 75% of students scored 528 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Luther College students scored 630 or higher, and 75% scored a 528 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Luther College?

To be most competitive at Luther College, you should strive to earn between 22 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Luther College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Luther College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Luther College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Luther College.

Transfer students can enroll in Luther College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Luther College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Luther College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Luther College.

Does Luther College accept transfer credits?

✅ Luther College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Luther College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does Luther College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Luther College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Luther College?

❌ No, Luther College is test optional, so you can decide if you want to to send your test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Luther College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Luther College is 76%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Luther College?

❌ Luther College does not offer early decision.

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