Luther College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2704 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #764 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #702 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #1379 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 1,610
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- 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 75% and is among the top 39% 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 | 75% | 73% | 77% |
| Applicants | 2,188 | 1,177 | 1,011 |
| Admissions | 1,648 | 865 | 783 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 400 | 183 | 217 |
91 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
31 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1075
or below
75% of them
had 1330
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Luther College are 1075-1330 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
125 or 31%
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
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | 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 | 1206 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 178 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 106 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 47 (3%) |
| Asian | 28 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 15 (0.9%) |
| Two or more races | 14 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Luther College is $25,734 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 | $16,816 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,901 |
| $48-75K | $21,242 |
| $75-110K | $25,231 |
| $110K+ | $30,546 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $47,510 |
| Tuition in-state | $47,510 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $47,510 |
| Fee in-district | $650 |
| Fee in-state | $650 |
| Fee out-of-state | $650 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,156 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,670 |
| Room charge | $5,020 |
| Meal charge | $5,650 |
Luther College majors
Luther College has granted 420 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Luther College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 39 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 31 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 23 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 23 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 22 |
| Music Pedagogy | 21 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 |
| Accounting | 18 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 16 |
| Music, General | 16 |
| Social Work | 14 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 14 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 |
| Chemistry, General | 12 |
| Computer Science | 12 |
| Environmental Studies | 12 |
| History, General | 10 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 9 |
| Information Science & Studies | 9 |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 8 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 6 |
| Neuroscience | 6 |
| Sociology, General | 6 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 5 |
| French Language and Literature | 5 |
| Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 |
| Anthropology, General | 4 |
| Health and Wellness, General | 4 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 3 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 |
| Economics, General | 2 |
| International Public Health & International Health | 2 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 |
| Mathematics, General | 2 |
| Physics, General | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 2 |
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 1 |
| Dance, General | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Grand Total | 420 |
Luther College has a graduation rate of 74%, which is among the 18% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 74% | 69% | 79% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Luther College has published 1,215 scientific papers with 17,771 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, Medicine, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 9 | 9 |
| 1992 | 8 | 16 |
| 1993 | 12 | 16 |
| 1994 | 12 | 15 |
| 1995 | 14 | 34 |
| 1996 | 10 | 41 |
| 1997 | 17 | 47 |
| 1998 | 22 | 59 |
| 1999 | 12 | 73 |
| 2000 | 16 | 70 |
| 2001 | 16 | 95 |
| 2002 | 15 | 101 |
| 2003 | 17 | 116 |
| 2004 | 15 | 126 |
| 2005 | 34 | 147 |
| 2006 | 43 | 270 |
| 2007 | 40 | 399 |
| 2008 | 53 | 454 |
| 2009 | 43 | 552 |
| 2010 | 44 | 628 |
| 2011 | 36 | 641 |
| 2012 | 32 | 645 |
| 2013 | 53 | 694 |
| 2014 | 88 | 757 |
| 2015 | 55 | 987 |
| 2016 | 47 | 915 |
| 2017 | 54 | 924 |
| 2018 | 52 | 992 |
| 2019 | 42 | 1298 |
| 2020 | 60 | 1378 |
| 2021 | 46 | 1644 |
| 2022 | 44 | 1616 |
| 2023 | 46 | 1652 |
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.
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Callista Gingrich
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
-
Callista Louise Gingrich is an American businesswoman, author, documentary film producer and former diplomat who served as United States Ambassador to the Holy See from 2017 to 2021. She is married to former House Speaker and 2012 Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich.
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Michael T. Osterholm
- Occupations
- epidemiologistacademicprofessor
- 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.
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Duane Hanson
- Occupations
- sculptorinstallation artistpainterphotographer
- 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 | 379 |
| 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 |