Overview
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| Location | Decorah, Iowa |
| Online | luther.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Decorah, Iowa, Luther College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Evangelical Lutheran Church faith. In the most recent statistical year 2,495 prospective students applied, and 1,898 were granted admission. Of those admitted 444 enrolled in the school. 1,717 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 27 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $46,130 plus fees of $630. Luther- Norse is ranked 316 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Luther- Norse is rated within the top 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Luther College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#316 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#222 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Iowa
#3 in Best Private Colleges in Iowa
#181 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1088/1318 |
| ACT | 22/29 |
| GPA | 3.65 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,040 |
| Other Fees | $630 |
| Room and Board | $10,360 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,015 |
| Total One Year Cost | $61,175 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 13% |
| Social Sciences | 12% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 11% |
| Biology | 10% |
| Foreign Languages | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153834 IPEDS survey data for Luther College.
Current students may use the Luther College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.