Luther College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Luther College is a private nonprofit institution located in Decorah, Iowa with approximately 1,379 undergraduate students enrolled. Luther College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 72%. The average net price after financial aid is $23,097 per year. The graduation rate is 71%, and the typical graduate earns $53,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Luther College is the name of several Lutheran educational institutions:
Worth considering if you're drawn to a tight-knit liberal arts environment in a small Midwestern town — the $22,200 median debt is relatively manageable, and graduates earn around $53,200 a decade out, which is a reasonable return for the price. That said, the 75% graduation rate and 79% freshman retention suggest that roughly one in four students either leaves or doesn't finish, which is worth asking the school about directly. At $25,635 per year after aid, it's not cheap for a rural Iowa college, so make sure the campus culture and academic fit are genuinely strong before committing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 6% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Luther College graduates earn most above the national rate in Music ($50,947 vs $42,892 nationally), and most below it in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($77,569 vs $88,910).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | 37 | $63,998 | $57,214 | +$6,784 |
| Music | 33 | $50,947 | $42,892 | +$8,055 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 31 | $77,569 | $88,910 | −$11,341 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 31 | $68,510 | $68,257 | +$253 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 22 | $46,116 | $48,590 | −$2,474 |
| Political Science and Government | 18 | $53,510 | $63,293 | −$9,783 |
| Social Work | 14 | $47,660 | $51,790 | −$4,130 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 13 | $52,296 | $55,012 | −$2,716 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 13 | $50,164 | $47,382 | +$2,782 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 11 | $50,580 | $61,296 | −$10,716 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 11 | $75,341 | $76,194 | −$853 |
| History | 11 | $45,737 | $50,680 | −$4,943 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,379 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Luther College?
Luther College has an acceptance rate of 72%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Luther College hard to get into?
Not especially. Luther College has an acceptance rate of 72%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Luther College cost?
The average net price at Luther College is about $23,097 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Luther College?
Luther College has a graduation rate of 71%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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