Luther College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2606 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #725 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #664 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #1294 of 2,170 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 1,463
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.luther.edu
Luther College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Luther College has an acceptance rate of 73% and is among the top 36% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 72% | 75% |
| Applicants | 2,447 | 1,352 | 1,095 |
| Admissions | 1,793 | 972 | 821 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 352 | 182 | 170 |
1 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
40 or 11%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1098
or below
75% of them
had 1318
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Luther College are 1098-1318 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
97 or 28%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Luther College are 22-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1074 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 185 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 95 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 52 (4%) |
| Asian | 23 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 14 (1%) |
| Two or more races | 6 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Luther College is $24,790 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,937 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,977 |
| $48-75K | $22,180 |
| $75-110K | $25,995 |
| $110K+ | $31,047 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $49,650 |
| Tuition in-state | $49,650 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $49,650 |
| Fee in-district | $670 |
| Fee in-state | $670 |
| Fee out-of-state | $670 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,156 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,180 |
| Room charge | $5,280 |
| Meal charge | $5,900 |
Luther College majors
Luther College has granted 383 bachelor's degrees across 40 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Luther College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 37 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 31 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 27 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 19 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 17 |
| Music, General | 16 |
| Computer Science | 15 |
| Information Science & Studies | 15 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 13 |
| Social Work | 13 |
| Music Pedagogy | 12 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 11 |
| Environmental Studies | 11 |
| History, General | 10 |
| Accounting | 9 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 9 |
| Chemistry, General | 8 |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 8 |
| Anthropology, General | 7 |
| Economics, General | 7 |
| Neuroscience | 7 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 5 |
| International Public Health & International Health | 5 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 5 |
| Physics, General | 5 |
| Sociology, General | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 |
| Mathematics, General | 4 |
| Philosophy | 4 |
| French Language and Literature | 3 |
| Health and Wellness, General | 3 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
| Theatre and Dance | 1 |
| Grand Total | 383 |
Luther College has a graduation rate of 75%, which is among the 15% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 75% | 68% | 80% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Luther College has published 1,639 scientific papers with 34,999 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Political Science, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Law, Computer Science, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 10 | 28 |
| 1993 | 13 | 53 |
| 1994 | 12 | 48 |
| 1995 | 14 | 66 |
| 1996 | 12 | 70 |
| 1997 | 17 | 66 |
| 1998 | 24 | 69 |
| 1999 | 14 | 99 |
| 2000 | 19 | 95 |
| 2001 | 21 | 114 |
| 2002 | 16 | 129 |
| 2003 | 17 | 158 |
| 2004 | 18 | 162 |
| 2005 | 45 | 248 |
| 2006 | 59 | 413 |
| 2007 | 51 | 622 |
| 2008 | 68 | 721 |
| 2009 | 52 | 800 |
| 2010 | 55 | 853 |
| 2011 | 42 | 941 |
| 2012 | 58 | 1012 |
| 2013 | 67 | 1224 |
| 2014 | 116 | 1394 |
| 2015 | 90 | 1811 |
| 2016 | 71 | 1896 |
| 2017 | 65 | 2060 |
| 2018 | 75 | 1983 |
| 2019 | 68 | 2560 |
| 2020 | 75 | 2719 |
| 2021 | 74 | 3180 |
| 2022 | 58 | 2792 |
| 2023 | 51 | 3392 |
| 2024 | 62 | 2726 |
Luther College alumni
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Patrick Whitesell
- Occupations
- talent agent
- Biography
-
Patrick Whitesell is an American businessman and executive chairman of Endeavor, an entertainment and media agency. He joined the Endeavor Talent Agency as a partner in February 2001, where he was a member of the company’s Executive Committee.
-
Callista Gingrich
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
-
Callista Louise Gingrich is an American diplomat, businesswoman, author, and documentary film producer who served as United States ambassador to the Holy See from 2017 to 2021. In December 2024, she was nominated by then President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the United States ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
-
Michael T. Osterholm
- Occupations
- professorepidemiologistacademic
- Biography
-
Michael Thomas Osterholm is an American epidemiologist, Regents Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota.
-
Duane Hanson
- Occupations
- photographerpainterinstallation artistsculptor
- Biography
-
Duane Hanson was an American artist and sculptor born in Minnesota. He spent most of his career in South Florida. He was known for his life-sized realistic sculptures of people. He cast the works based on human models in various materials, including polyester resin, fiberglass, Bondo, and bronze. Hanson's works are in the permanent collections of The Whitney Museum of American Art, The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and The Smithsonian.
General info
| Alternative names | Luther Norse |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1861 |
| Motto | Soli Deo Gloria To God alone be the Glory |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Total FTE staff | 376 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 700 College Drive Decorah, Iowa, 52101-1045 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,000 |
| Phone | 5633872000 |