Wartburg College

  • 6/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Waverly, IA
  • 0 reviews
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,483
Wartburg College overview
  • Location Waverly, Iowa
  • Website wartburg.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Distant Town
  • Religious Affiliation Evangelical Lutheran Church
Wartburg College overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad

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.

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Ratings

Wartburg College is rated within the top 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    6 out of 10
  • Academics
    6 out of 10
  • Resources
    6 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

Moderate
Wartburg College admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 930/1200
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 21/27
  • GPA 3.48

Acceptance Rate

75.8%
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  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 16.6%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$26,250
Costs for Wartburg College
Fee Cost
Tuition $26,250
Books and Supplies $1,234
Other Fees $1,250
Room and Board $11,750
Budget for Other Expenses $3,679
Total One Year Cost $44,163
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Student 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 majors at Wartburg College are Business, Education, and Biology. 21% of students major in Business, 15% in Education, and 15% in Biology.

  • Business 21%
  • Education 15%
  • Biology 15%
  • Communication 9%
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 5%
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Last updated: August 2026