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Luther College

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Decorah, Iowa 52101-1045

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Luther College is a private institution in Decorah with particular strength in health sciences and biology. With an average SAT of 1238, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

75% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,850 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,635.

Established
1861
Motto
Soli Deo Gloria
Type
Private college
Conference
American Rivers Conference (originally known as the Iowa

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114 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
73%Acceptance
1238SAT Avg
1,454Students
10:1Student:Faculty
75%Grad Rate
$59,850Earnings 10yr
$25,635Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Luther College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate73.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1238

Reading & WritingMid: 579
550650
MathMid: 624
548668

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2229

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

73.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1238

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$50,320
Room & Board$11,180
Books & Supplies$1,040
Total Cost of Attendance$62,845
Average Net Price$25,635
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,937
$30–48K$17,977
$48–75K$22,180
$75–110K$25,995
$110K+$31,047

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,635

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

39.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,200

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (43)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,454
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
13%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 73%
Black 4%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 2%
Int'l 13%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate75.0%
Freshman Retention79.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,541
8 Years$52,207
10 Years$59,850

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,700
Men
$61,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#61

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Varsity Sports — Iowa Intercollegiate

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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