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General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001874
- Phone: (563) 588-7100
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
62.27%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$28,051Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Luther College
Also known as Luther Norse
1450 Alta Vista, Dubuque, IA
Luther College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Decorah, Iowa, which is a predominantly rural area. The Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Enrollment at Luther College is nearly two thousand per year.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Luther College offers:
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Visual And Performing Arts
- Education
- Health And Clinical Professions
Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score within the range of 1410 to 1885 on the SAT, or 24 to 29 for the ACT is common among admitted students. 72% of those students that apply are accepted to Luther College, of which 24 percent choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found on the school website.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $38,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. The price of on-campus housing is around $3,300 per year. Luther College may offer financial aid for students who qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The Luther College Norse participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates Luther College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Luther College is around 2,000 students, where graduate students make up roughly 28% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $44,000-$52,000 per year
- Part time students pay in the range of $1,600 to $1,900 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $29,357 |
Receiving Student Loans | 65% | $8,788 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Luther College may offer services to students like:- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Luther College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
- Basketball (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
- Track and Field (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
- Football (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Luther College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
- Athletic Training (B)
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Religious Studies (B)
- Philosophy (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Sports Medicine (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Economics (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Anthropology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Dance (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Luther College.
- Wartburg College in Forest City, IA (47 miles away)
- Clarke University in Pella, IA (79 miles away)
- Loras College in Fort Dodge, IA (80 miles away)
- Coe College in Dubuque, IA (92 miles away)
- Cornell College in Cedar Rapids, IA (98 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
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- See other Christian and Bible Colleges in Iowa
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001874
- Phone: (563) 588-7100
- School Homepage