Luther College

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Decorah, IA
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#3 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,384

Location Decorah, Iowa
Website luther.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Remote Town
Religious Affiliation Evangelical Lutheran Church

Best Colleges Rank

#235

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Luther College, a private liberal arts institution affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), sits on a 175-acre campus in the scenic bluff country of northeastern Iowa, located in the town of Decorah. The hilltop campus, established in 1861, features distinctive Norwegian-influenced architecture and overlooks the Upper Iowa River valley. Luther maintains a selective admission process and offers a traditional liberal arts curriculum with particularly strong programs in music, biology, and Nordic studies, while its music program is widely recognized for its touring ensembles and annual "Christmas at Luther" performances. The college requires students to live on campus for their first three years, housing them in traditional residence halls and apartment-style complexes. As an NCAA Division III institution, Luther competes in the American Rivers Conference, with notable programs in wrestling and cross country.

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Ratings

Luther- Norse is rated within the top 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1078/1406
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 22/29
GPA 3.65

Acceptance Rate

71.5%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 19.9%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$52,120

Costs for Luther College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$52,120
Books and Supplies		$1,040
Other Fees		$980
Room and Board		$11,530
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,015
Total One Year Cost		$68,685

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$50,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

69% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Luther College are Business, Social Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts. 13% of students major in Business, 12% in Social Sciences, and 11% in Visual and Performing Arts.