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Luther College
Decorah, IAPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Less Selective • 72% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Luther College is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Decorah, IA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 72%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.4K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
72% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading550 - 668
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math528 - 738
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite22 - 29
1typical 50% range36
72%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences17% of degrees
Business & Marketing11% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,569
Earnings 5yr: $74,923
Debt: $27,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,341
Earnings 5yr: $90,836
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,510
Earnings 5yr: $61,587
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,998
Earnings 5yr: $63,171
Debt: $27,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,469
Earnings 5yr: $51,640
Debt: $26,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,821
Earnings 5yr: $54,501
Debt: $27,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,510
Earnings 5yr: $56,840
Debt: $27,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,905
Earnings 5yr: $52,931
Debt: $27,000
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,296
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,913
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,947
Earnings 5yr: $47,981
Debt: $27,000
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,580
Earnings 5yr: $45,428
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,164
Earnings 5yr: $47,368
Debt: $27,000
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,769
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,660
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,116
Earnings 5yr: $43,688
Debt: $27,000
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,737
Earnings 5yr: $48,123
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $117,530
Debt: $27,000
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $67,264
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $48,575
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$23,097
In-State Tuition$52,120
Out-of-State Tuition$52,120
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
20%
Pell Grants
65%
Take Loans
83%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$49,541
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$59,850
Completion Signals
71%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,200
Est. Monthly Payment
$240/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
48%
Men52%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
13%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$101,764
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