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Luther College

Luther College is a small, private institution located in Decorah, ia. Founded in 1861, Luther College offers undergraduate degrees in 43 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 3
1,463 undergraduates
cost $50,320 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Luther College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 73.3%
SAT score average 1238
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.60
Application fee $0.00
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Luther College is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Research and Experimental Psychology
Biology, General
Music
Social Work
Political Science and Government

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $50,320
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,180
Books & supplies $1,040
Other expenses $3,015
Cost of attendance* $65,555
Average financial aid package $48,772
Estimated cost $16,783 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $50,320
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,180
Books & supplies $1,040
Other expenses $3,015
Cost of attendance* $65,555
Average financial aid package $48,772
Estimated cost $16,783 See my potential costs

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Luther College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,463, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.

Total enrollment

1,463

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
73%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
0%
Unknown %
14%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Luther College, students love their Alpha Phi Omega, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA 52101
phone 5633872000
address https://www.luther.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Alpha phi omega

Diversity groups

Luther students nursing association

Rec sports

Health sciences club

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Luther College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Luther College?

Luther College is located in Decorah, ia.

What is the acceptance rate at Luther College? 

The acceptance rate for Luther College is 73%.

What’s the average GPA for Luther College?

The average high school GPA for Luther College students was 3.60.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Luther College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Luther College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $262,220.

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