Luther College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2662 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #754 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #690 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #1298 of 2,195 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 1,384
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- 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 72% and is among the top 35% 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 | 72% | 69% | 75% |
| Applicants | 2,632 | 1,561 | 1,069 |
| Admissions | 1,883 | 1,080 | 802 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 375 | 206 | 169 |
15 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
33 or 9%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1078
or below
75% of them
had 1406
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Luther College are 1078-1406 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
65 or 17%
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 | 980 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 205 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 88 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 61 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 21 (2%) |
| Asian | 17 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Luther College is $24,511 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 | $12,517 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,835 |
| $48-75K | $19,351 |
| $75-110K | $22,204 |
| $110K+ | $29,376 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $51,140 |
| Tuition in-state | $51,140 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $51,140 |
| Fee in-district | $980 |
| Fee in-state | $980 |
| Fee out-of-state | $980 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,156 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,530 |
| Room charge | $5,450 |
| Meal charge | $6,080 |
Luther College majors
Luther College has granted 343 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Luther College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 46 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 28 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 27 |
| Music Pedagogy | 16 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 |
| Music, General | 14 |
| Environmental Studies | 13 |
| Accounting | 11 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 11 |
| Social Work | 11 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 10 |
| Computer Science | 9 |
| Chemistry, General | 8 |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 8 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 8 |
| Information Science & Studies | 7 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 6 |
| Economics, General | 6 |
| Mathematics, General | 6 |
| History, General | 5 |
| International Public Health & International Health | 5 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 5 |
| Physics, General | 5 |
| Anthropology, General | 4 |
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 4 |
| Neuroscience | 4 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 |
| Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 |
| Sociology, General | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 3 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 |
| Infectious Disease and Global Health | 2 |
| Philosophy, Politics, and Economics | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Health and Wellness, General | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Grand Total | 343 |
Luther College has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 20% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 65% | 75% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Luther College has published 1,665 scientific papers with 36,747 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 13 | 53 |
| 1994 | 12 | 48 |
| 1995 | 14 | 67 |
| 1996 | 12 | 70 |
| 1997 | 17 | 67 |
| 1998 | 24 | 69 |
| 1999 | 14 | 99 |
| 2000 | 19 | 96 |
| 2001 | 21 | 114 |
| 2002 | 17 | 130 |
| 2003 | 17 | 158 |
| 2004 | 18 | 162 |
| 2005 | 45 | 250 |
| 2006 | 59 | 413 |
| 2007 | 51 | 622 |
| 2008 | 68 | 721 |
| 2009 | 52 | 800 |
| 2010 | 55 | 854 |
| 2011 | 42 | 942 |
| 2012 | 58 | 1012 |
| 2013 | 67 | 1225 |
| 2014 | 116 | 1392 |
| 2015 | 90 | 1811 |
| 2016 | 72 | 1896 |
| 2017 | 65 | 2061 |
| 2018 | 75 | 1982 |
| 2019 | 68 | 2559 |
| 2020 | 75 | 2720 |
| 2021 | 74 | 3179 |
| 2022 | 58 | 2795 |
| 2023 | 51 | 3398 |
| 2024 | 63 | 2782 |
| 2025 | 30 | 2179 |
Luther College alumni
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Patrick Whitesell
- Occupations
- talent agent
- Biography
-
Patrick Whitesell is an American businessman and who was 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 is the United States ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein. She served as the United States ambassador to the Holy See from 2017 to 2021.
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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
- painterinstallation artistsculptorphotographer
- 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. His sculptures often provided political-social commentary and satire.
General info
| Alternative names | Luther Norse |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1861 |
| Motto | Soli Deo Gloria To God alone be the Glory |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Total FTE staff | 366 |
| 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 |