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Wartburg College

Waverly, Iowa

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Overview

Enrollment

1,444
Wartburg College overview
Location Waverly, Iowa
Online wartburg.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation Evangelical Lutheran Church
Wartburg College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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Wartburg College, located in Waverly, Iowa, is a private Lutheran liberal arts institution situated approximately 20 miles northeast of Waterloo-Cedar Falls. Founded in 1852 by German immigrants, the college maintains its historical ties to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America while operating on a modern 118-acre campus featuring both traditional and contemporary architecture. The college offers more than 50 academic programs, with notable strengths in music, education, business, and the sciences, while maintaining selective admission standards. Wartburg operates on a 4-4-1 academic calendar, with students typically residing in one of the college's seven residence halls, and competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Knights, particularly recognized for its wrestling program which has earned multiple national championships. The campus community is characterized by its residential nature, with most students living on campus all four years.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

4/10

Academics

5/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

6/10

Value

Wartburg College is rated within the lower 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very Easy
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SAT 970/1120
ACT 19/25
GPA 3.48

Applications Accepted

97.4% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$46,740
Costs for Wartburg College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,100
Other Fees$2,450
Room and Board $10,280
Budget for Other Expenses$1,300
Total One Year Cost$61,870

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$48,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

63% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Wartburg College students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 21%
Education 15%
Biology 15%
Communication 9%
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 5%

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Last updated February 24, 2024