Overview

Luther College is a 4-year institution located in Decorah, IA, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 700 College Drive
Decorah, IA  52101
United States

Contact Matt Beatty
Director of Admission
Email: beattyma@luther.edu
Phone: 563-387-1835
Fax: 563-387-2159

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Infectious Disease And Global Health
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health And Wellness, General
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
International Public Health/international Health
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Statistics
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Cultural Studies/critical Theory And Analysis
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Intermedia/multimedia
Music Pedagogy
Music, General
Theatre And Dance

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,447

Applied

1,793

Accepted

1,463

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,095

Females Applied

821

Females Accepted

75%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,352

Males Applied

972

Males Accepted

72%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.6

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	January 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	601	550	650
SAT Math	622	548	668
ACT Composite	25	22	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

51,140

Private

Fees

980

Full-time student fees

11,530

Room & board

5,450

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes

Financial Aid

46,393

Avg. Financial Aid Package

48,464

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

42,606

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,407

Avg. Loan Aid

28,885

Avg. Grant Aid

38,048

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

92.7%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

45%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,463

Total Undergrad students

13%

International Students

69%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.53%
Black or African American	3.58%
White or Caucasian	73.38%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.62%
Asian	1.58%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.34%
Two or more races	0.41%
Other	0.89%

Gender

Male (45.8%)

Female (51.47%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	97%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Family Weekend, Homecoming and Christmas at Luther

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More
Alpha Phi Omega

Most popular organizations:
Alpha Phi Omega, college ministries, recreational sports, Student Activities Council and Diversity groups

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling	No	Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football	No	Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Wrestling	No	Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling	No	Division 1	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

168

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 137

Part-time - 31

Male - 85

Female - 83