Wartburg College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4226 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1178 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1103 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #1286 of 2,854 | For Classics and Ancient History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Undergraduates
- 1,454
- Graduates
- 18
- Male:Female Ratio
- 51:49
- 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 99% and is among the 24% of the easiest 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 | 99% | 100% | 99% |
| Applicants | 2,543 | 1,223 | 1,320 |
| Admissions | 2,528 | 1,219 | 1,309 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 424 | 214 | 210 |
229 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
22 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
16 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 978
or below
75% of them
had 1235
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Wartburg College are 978-1235 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
103 or 24%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Wartburg College are 19-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1182 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 81 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 66 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 62 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 44 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 25 (2%) |
| Asian | 7 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Wartburg College is $23,321 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 | $16,146 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,390 |
| $48-75K | $19,521 |
| $75-110K | $22,654 |
| $110K+ | $26,429 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $48,490 | $11,500 |
| Tuition in-state | $48,490 | $11,500 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $48,490 | $11,500 |
| Fee in-district | $2,550 | |
| Fee in-state | $2,550 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,550 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,263 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,062 |
| Room charge | $6,372 |
| Meal charge | $4,690 |
Wartburg College majors
Wartburg College has granted 325 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs and 15 master's in Organizational Leadership. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wartburg College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 39 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 27 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 23 | |
| Psychology, General | 21 | |
| Neuroscience | 20 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 17 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 15 | |
| Engineering Science | 14 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 14 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 | |
| Biochemistry | 10 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 10 | |
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 10 | |
| Sociology, General | 10 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 9 | |
| Accounting | 8 | |
| Economics, General | 8 | |
| History, General | 6 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 6 | |
| Actuarial Science | 5 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 5 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |
| Public Health, General | 5 | |
| Social Work | 5 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | |
| Music, General | 3 | |
| Environmental Science | 2 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Disability Studies | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | |
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |
| Physics, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 325 | 15 |
Wartburg College has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 28% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 60% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wartburg College has published 683 scientific papers with 7,052 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 10 | 46 |
| 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 | 114 |
| 2008 | 17 | 103 |
| 2009 | 16 | 126 |
| 2010 | 30 | 119 |
| 2011 | 23 | 150 |
| 2012 | 25 | 211 |
| 2013 | 27 | 236 |
| 2014 | 25 | 276 |
| 2015 | 28 | 286 |
| 2016 | 22 | 319 |
| 2017 | 14 | 299 |
| 2018 | 18 | 350 |
| 2019 | 18 | 410 |
| 2020 | 28 | 436 |
| 2021 | 25 | 506 |
| 2022 | 15 | 398 |
| 2023 | 12 | 443 |
| 2024 | 23 | 438 |
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 July 2, 2024, he is No. 14 in the UFC featherweight rankings.
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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.
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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
- politicianurban plannerlawyer
- 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 | 377 |
| 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 |