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Wartburg College

Waverly, Iowa 50677-0903

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Sciences-focusedTight-knitCollege town

Known for biology — close-knit campus

Wartburg College is a private institution in Waverly with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1136, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

67% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,201 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,604.

Established
1852
Motto
Experience more.
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III

Campus Visits

36 upcoming visits · Next: Fri, Apr 10 · Campus Tour
99%Acceptance
1136SAT Avg
1,446Students
13:1Student:Faculty
67%Grad Rate
$56,201Earnings 10yr
$22,604Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Wartburg College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1136

Reading & WritingMid: 531
490605
MathMid: 555
488630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1927

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

99.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1136

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$51,040
Room & Board$11,062
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$61,832
Average Net Price$22,604
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,146
$30–48K$16,390
$48–75K$19,521
$75–110K$22,654
$110K+$26,429

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,604

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (42)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,446
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
17%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Black 5%
Hispanic 4%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate66.8%
Freshman Retention80.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,795
8 Years$50,597
10 Years$56,201

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,900
Men
$56,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

89Low

Estimated from IA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K
160 mi(277 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
233 mi(404 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
255 mi(442 min)

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