Wartburg College

Overview

Wartburg College is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, located in Waverly, Iowa. Established in 1852, the college sits on a 118-acre campus distinguished by its blend of Gothic and contemporary architectural styles. Wartburg offers more than 50 academic majors with notable programs in music, science, and business. This residential college maintains a range of housing options for students, including traditional dormitories, suite-style living, and apartment-style accommodations. Wartburg's setting in the northeast Iowa town of Waverly provides a small-town atmosphere, while being within close proximity to the Cedar Falls-Waterloo metropolitan area. The college operates on a selective admissions policy. While not widely recognized for its athletic programs, Wartburg participates in NCAA Division III as a member of the American Rivers Conference.

In the most recent statistical year 2,779 prospective students applied, and 2,708 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 351 enrolled in the school.  1,386 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 58 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $46,740 plus fees of $2,450. Wartburg College is ranked 654 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.