The acceptance rate at Luther- Norse is 64%. It ranks #9 in Iowa for lowest rate of acceptance. Luther- Norse is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 2,340 out of 3,640 applicants were admitted.
The school has difficult admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 44 percent (SAT 1030/1280 ACT 23/29). Luther College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.6. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
The Luther- Norse application fee is $0 and applications are due by Mar 1.
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Luther College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 20% of students submitted SAT scores and 83% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 25th | 510 |
SAT Math 25th | 520 |
SAT Composite 25th | 1030 |
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 75th | 640 |
SAT Math 75th | 640 |
SAT Composite 75th | 1280 |
Average SAT Score | 1160
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What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Luther College?
Luther College typically prefers applicants to be in the top 55 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1030 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 900. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1160 out of 1600. Luther- Norse ranks #8 in Iowa for highest average SAT composite score. 20 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classEngage with counselors on a personal level to demonstrate your interest in their school and get answers to all of your admissions-related questions.
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ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 25th | 22 |
ACT Math 25th | 21 |
ACT Composite 25th | 23 |
ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 75th | 30 |
ACT Math 75th | 28 |
ACT Composite 75th | 29 |
Average ACT Score | 26
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What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Luther- Norse?
Admission data indicates that Luther- Norse regularly accepts students with ACT's of 23 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 32 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 20 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 26 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 29 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #4 in Iowa and #225 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 83 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Luther College.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classWhat GPA do you need to get into Luther College?
Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Luther- Norse. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Luther College was 3.6 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #9 in Iowa for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Luther- Norse accepts 64% of students who apply.
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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2021
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55% of Luther College freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
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Top 10% of class | 30% |
Top 25% of class | 55% |
Top 50% of class | 87% |
Women | Men | Total | |
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Applied | 1,930 | 1,710 | 3,640 |
Accepted | 1,330 | 1,010 | 2,340 |
Acceptance Rate | 69% | 59% | 64% |
Enrolled | 255 | 198 | 453 |
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 19% | 20% | 19% |
Applicants have 32 days left until the Fall 2022 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2023.
The cost for prospective students to apply to Luther College is $0. The school is free to apply to.
What are the requirements for admission to Luther College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test Scores | Considered but not required |
High School GPA | Required |
High School Class Rank | Required |
Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
Recommendations | Required |
Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
AP Credit | Yes |
Dual Credit | Yes |
Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153834 IPEDS survey data for Luther College.
20% of students submit their SAT scores to Luther- Norse. 83% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
64% of those who apply are granted admission to Luther- Norse. Admission competition is low and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1030 and 1280. 20% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 23 and 29. 83% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.