Wartburg College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3992 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1115 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1041 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #1347 of 2,908 | For Classics and Ancient History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Undergraduates
- 1,462
- Graduates
- 21
- Male:Female Ratio
- 55:45
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.wartburg.edu
Wartburg College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Wartburg College has an acceptance rate of 76% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 72% | 80% |
| Applicants | 3,203 | 1,693 | 1,509 |
| Admissions | 2,429 | 1,218 | 1,211 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 402 | 232 | 170 |
169 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
22 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
13 or 3%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 930
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Wartburg College are 930-1200 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
98 or 24%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Wartburg College are 21-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1194 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 78 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 74 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 63 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 42 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 22 (1%) |
| Asian | 7 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Wartburg College is $24,031 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 | $21,688 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,751 |
| $48-75K | $27,056 |
| $75-110K | $28,873 |
| $110K+ | $38,864 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $25,000 | $12,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $25,000 | $12,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,000 | $12,000 |
| Fee in-district | $1,250 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,250 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,250 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,289 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,750 |
| Room charge | $6,545 |
| Meal charge | $5,205 |
Wartburg College majors
Wartburg College has granted 279 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs and 8 master's in Organizational Leadership. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wartburg College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 49 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 22 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 20 | |
| Psychology, General | 18 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 16 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 14 | |
| Engineering Science | 13 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 11 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 11 | |
| Sociology, General | 11 | |
| Biochemistry | 10 | |
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 10 | |
| Social Work | 10 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 8 | |
| Environmental Science | 7 | |
| Neuroscience | 7 | |
| Accounting | 6 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 6 | |
| Music, General | 5 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 2 | |
| Economics, General | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |
| German Language and Literature | 2 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Actuarial Science | 1 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| History Teacher Education | 1 | |
| History, General | 1 | |
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |
| Public Health, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 279 | 8 |
Wartburg College has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 33% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 60% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wartburg College has published 694 scientific papers with 7,279 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, History, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Environmental Science, Physics, Art & Design, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 49 |
| 1994 | 7 | 47 |
| 1995 | 3 | 54 |
| 1996 | 7 | 58 |
| 1997 | 16 | 48 |
| 1998 | 3 | 43 |
| 1999 | 6 | 134 |
| 2000 | 7 | 71 |
| 2001 | 4 | 52 |
| 2002 | 6 | 90 |
| 2003 | 10 | 125 |
| 2004 | 15 | 72 |
| 2005 | 10 | 81 |
| 2006 | 17 | 95 |
| 2007 | 13 | 115 |
| 2008 | 17 | 103 |
| 2009 | 16 | 126 |
| 2010 | 30 | 119 |
| 2011 | 23 | 150 |
| 2012 | 25 | 209 |
| 2013 | 27 | 236 |
| 2014 | 25 | 276 |
| 2015 | 28 | 286 |
| 2016 | 22 | 319 |
| 2017 | 14 | 300 |
| 2018 | 18 | 350 |
| 2019 | 17 | 411 |
| 2020 | 28 | 436 |
| 2021 | 25 | 506 |
| 2022 | 15 | 397 |
| 2023 | 12 | 443 |
| 2024 | 23 | 445 |
| 2025 | 16 | 284 |
Wartburg College alumni
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Dan Ige
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
-
Daniel Alexander Ige is an American professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2014, he has also competed for the Legacy Fighting Championship, Pancrase, the RFA, and Titan FC. As of December 16, 2025, he is #14 in the UFC featherweight rankings.
-
Matt Entz
- Occupations
- American football coach
- Biography
-
Matthew John Entz is an American college football coach who is the head football coach at California State University, Fresno (Fresno State), a position he has held since 2025. He also served as the head coach at North Dakota State University from 2019 to 2023. Entz took over from the departing Chris Klieman after Klieman led the 2018 North Dakota State Bison football team to the program's seventh NCAA Division I Football Championship in eight seasons. Entz was the defensive coordinator for the Bison from 2014 until his promotion following the 2018 season. He was the linebackers coach and assistant head coach for defense at the University of Southern California (USC) for the 2024 season.
-
Tom Latham
- Enrolled in Wartburg College
- Studied in 1966-1967
- Occupations
- politicianbusiness executive
- Biography
-
Thomas Paul Latham is an American politician who served as a U.S. representative for Iowa from 1995 to 2015. He is a member of the Republican Party. On December 17, 2013, Latham announced he would not seek reelection next term, becoming the third member of the U.S. House to announce his retirement on the same day (along with Frank Wolf from Virginia and Jim Matheson from Utah).
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Paul Schell
- Occupations
- urban plannerlawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Paul Schell was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 50th mayor of Seattle, Washington, from 1998 to 2002.
General info
| Founded | 1852 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Wartburg Worth It |
| Colors | orange, black |
| Total FTE staff | 372 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 Wartburg Blvd. Waverly, Iowa, 50677-0903 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 10,000 |
| Phone | 3193528200 |