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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
Decorah, IA 52101
United States
Contact
Matt Beatty
Director of Admission
Email: beattyma@luther.edu
Phone: 563-387-1835
Fax: 563-387-2159
Director of Admission
Email: beattyma@luther.edu
Phone: 563-387-1835
Fax: 563-387-2159
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 | ||
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 |
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 |
Social Work | ||
Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General | ||
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, General |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,447
Applied
1,793
Accepted
1,463
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,095
Females Applied
821
Females Accepted
75%
Male Admissions
1,352
Males Applied
972
Males Accepted
72%
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 |
---|---|---|---|
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th % | 75th % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
SAT Critical Reading | 575 | 550 | 650 | |
SAT Math | 630 | 548 | 668 | |
ACT Composite | 26 | 22 | 29 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
51,140
Private
Fees
980
Full-time student fees
11,530
Room & board
5,450
Room only
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
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:
Major concerts, Family Weekend and Christmas at Luther Weekend
Major concerts, Family Weekend and Christmas at Luther Weekend
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
Alpha Phi Omega
Most popular organizations:
Alpha Phi Omega, college ministries, recreational sports, Student Activities Council and Diversity groups
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 | |
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
Football | No | Division 3 | No |
Golf | 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 | |
Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | 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 | |
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sand Volleyball | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | Division 3 | No | |
Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | ||
Volleyball | Division 3 | No | |
Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
154
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 133
Part-time - 21
Male - 88
Female - 92
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