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Luther College

#447 in US ranking Decorah, IA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$67,611
Tuition & fees
$54,250
Avg. aid
$37,459
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
72%
SAT range
1078–1406
ACT range
22–29

Outcomes

Graduation rate
71%
Median salary
$44,886
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Luther College?

Homecoming, Family Weekend, and Christmas at Luther are recurring events that bring students together with alumni, families, or the surrounding community.

Homecoming typically centers on opportunities for alumni to return and reconnect with campus life, including athletics and other scheduled activities. Family Weekend gives relatives a planned occasion to visit while classes are in session. Christmas at Luther draws on the college's choral and instrumental traditions through seasonal performances; event details and ticket arrangements vary by year. These occasions illustrate the role of music and alumni ties at Luther without defining every student's experience.

What are the student housing and dining options at Luther College?

Luther offers college-operated undergraduate housing and campus dining, and most students live on campus. Residence options include traditional halls as well as other arrangements that may depend on class year and availability.

Students should check the current housing assignment process, residence eligibility rules, and any requirement to live on campus before assuming they can choose a particular room or move off campus. Coeducational housing is offered, and reported housing amenities include high-speed internet access. Meal plans and dining locations should be compared with a student's schedule and dietary needs, especially if clinical work, athletics, employment, or travel affects when they can eat on campus.

Housing availability is not the same as a guarantee of a preferred building or room type. Incoming and transfer students should pay particular attention to application dates and to whether their quoted aid and cost estimate assume on-campus housing and a specific meal plan.

Luther College Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

80

Luther College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
9:1
Undergraduates living on campus
95%
Campus size
200 acres

Luther College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 4

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Luther College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Preus Library

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Luther College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Luther College Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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