Luther College
Decorah, IA700 College Drive, Decorah, IA 52101-1045
563-387-2000
Luther College is a private liberal arts college in Decorah, Iowa. It is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and offers bachelor's degrees in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional fields. Founded in 1861 by Norwegian immigrants, the college is named after Martin Luther, the leader of the Protestant Reformation. Luther College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
Luther College enrolls more than 2,000 students from more than 40 states and more than 20 countries. The average class size is 20 students, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1. The college offers more than 60 majors, minors and areas of study.
Luther College is located in Decorah, Iowa, a community of about 8,000 people in the scenic Upper Iowa River Valley. The college is situated on a bluff overlooking the town and the river. The campus consists of more than 50 buildings, including residence halls, academic buildings, a library, a student center, and athletic facilities.
Luther College is committed to providing a liberal arts education that is grounded in the Christian faith. The college offers a rigorous academic program that is designed to prepare students for lives of leadership and service. The college also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and organizations.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 1802
Acceptance Rate: 64.29%
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.luther.edu/
Financial Aid: https://finaid.luther.edu/
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $59775
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $59775
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Luther College is $213456.90. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Luther College. For graduates of Luther College, we saw an average early-career income of $52400.00 and mid-career income of $87000.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.