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Luther College

Decorah, Iowa · Private · 1,379 undergrads

Luther College admits 72% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Luther College?

72% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1078–1406 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

2,632 applied, 1,883 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Luther College cost?

$23,945 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $67,611.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$15,244
$30,000–$48,000$15,061
$48,000–$75,000$16,942
$75,000–$110,000$21,299
over $110,000$29,332

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Luther College need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Luther College's fall 2027 rule yet. Luther College didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Luther College's site

What it's like

1,379
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Town
Campus setting in Decorah, IA.
77%
of first-years come back for year two.
63%
finish in four years. 75% within six.
$61.8k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$27k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Luther College is on

Most selective in IowaColleges for a 1250 SATColleges for a 26 ACTColleges for a 25 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Luther College's acceptance rate?
72% for fall 2024: 1,883 of 2,632 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Luther College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1078 to 1406 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Luther College cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $16,942 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $67,611.
What is Luther College's graduation rate?
75% of students finish within six years and 63% within four (IPEDS).