Campus Vibe
Close-knit campus
Martin Luther College is a private town institution in New Ulm, Minnesota. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1191.
A small campus of 718 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,491 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,483.
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News & Alerts
Martin Luther College Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1191
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
30.2%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,606
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (17)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
85%
- •85% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •79001208Added to NRHP31 December 1979 Martin Luther College was established in 1995 when Northwestern College (NWC), in Watertown, Wisconsin, combined with Dr.
- •Northwestern College Northwestern College was established in 1865 to train pastors for the Wisconsin Synod.
- •After the Wisconsin Synod was founded in 1850, the church body had received its pastors from mission societies in Germany.
- •In 1863, the Wisconsin Synod passed a resolution to establish a college and seminary in Watertown for the training of its own ministers in America.
- •Beginnings Northwestern College began operation in 1865, when the first building was dedicated.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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