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Wartburg College

Waverly, Iowa · Private · 1,452 undergrads

Wartburg College admits 76% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Wartburg College?

76% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 930–1200 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.

3,203 applied, 2,429 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Wartburg College cost?

$23,374 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $42,796.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$17,579
$30,000–$48,000$17,029
$48,000–$75,000$15,290
$75,000–$110,000$15,712
over $110,000$28,447

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

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

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Wartburg College's fall 2027 rule yet. Wartburg 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. Wartburg College's site

What it's like

1,452
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Town
Campus setting in Waverly, IA.
76%
of first-years come back for year two.
54%
finish in four years. 67% within six.
$60k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$27k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Wartburg College is on

Most selective in IowaCheapest after aid in IowaColleges for a 1050 SATColleges for a 24 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Wartburg College's acceptance rate?
76% for fall 2024: 2,429 of 3,203 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Wartburg College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 930 to 1200 (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 Wartburg College cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $15,290 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $42,796.
What is Wartburg College's graduation rate?
67% of students finish within six years and 54% within four (IPEDS).