A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Luther- Norse are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very low racial diversity. 16% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
84%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 25% more male students than female students enrolled at Luther College with a gender ratio of 0% men to 0.27% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Luther- Norse has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0.34%
|
| Women |
0.27%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5
|
| Women |
4
|
Luther- Norse serves a high number of out-of-state students with 72% of the student body residing outside of Iowa or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
28%
|
| Out of State |
58%
|
| Foreign |
14%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
21% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 1.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153834 IPEDS survey data for Luther College.
Last updated February 24, 2025