At a glance
Average net price
$23,097
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
71.1%
Admission rate
72%
Undergrad size
1,379
In-state tuition
$52,120
Out-of-state tuition
$52,120
Cost of attendance
$65,461
Median earnings (10y)
$59,850
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,218
- ACT midpoint
- 26
- Retention
- 77.0%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (27%), stem (24%), health (17%).
- STEM24%
- Health17%
- Business11%
- Humanities & arts27%
- Social sciences16%
- Trades & services3%
- Health professions17.5%~241 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~165 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business11.4%~157 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~133 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences6.1%~84 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science4.7%~64 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education4.1%~56 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~56 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~52 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~52 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~44 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~44 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~40 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.9%~40 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology2.9%~40 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics2.6%~36 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication2.3%~32 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.5%~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
36 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 73 | $25,391 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 71 | $63,140 | $27,000 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 70 | $37,723 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 61 | $43,545 | $27,000 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 53 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 46 | $27,564 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 36 | $30,592 | $27,000 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 35 | $40,489 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 34 | $55,758 | $27,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 30 | $66,195 | $27,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 29 | $25,388 | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 27 | $25,131 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 26 | $33,709 | $27,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 24 | $29,691 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 23 | $21,944 | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 17 | $17,550 | $27,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 17 | $23,915 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 13 | $40,532 | — |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | $27,000 |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Statistics. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | — | $34,831 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | — | $30,828 | $26,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Luther College
Luther College is a mid-sized institution located in Decorah, Iowa, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,379 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Visual & performing arts, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Luther College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $23,097 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $52,120 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $65,461 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 71.1%, a strong completion outcome. 77.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $59,850 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Luther College confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Visual & performing arts, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (27% of credentials), stem (24% of credentials), health (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Luther College accepts 72% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,218. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.
Location & campus
Set in Decorah, Iowa (town), Luther College draws students from across Iowa and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Luther College
Q.How much does Luther College cost?
The average net price at Luther College is $23,097 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $65,461.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Luther College?
Luther College has a 6-year graduation rate of 71.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Luther College?
Luther College admits 72% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Luther College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Luther College graduate earns $59,850 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Luther College?
Published tuition is $52,120 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Luther College located?
Luther College is located in Decorah, Iowa (ZIP 52101).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Luther College at their official website.