Luther College, IA

location_on  700 College Drive, Decorah, IA 52101 language  luther.edu workspace_premium  2.8 star

Academics

Academics

Bachelor’s 100%
Associate’s N/A
Certificate N/A
Highest Degree Bach

Graduates by Field of Study

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies0%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences11%
Business, Management, Marketing10%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education4%
English Language and Literature5%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics5%
Health Professions and Related Programs12%
History3%
Mathematics and Statistics3%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Natural Resources and Conservation5%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences7%
Visual and Performing Arts13%

Admissions

Admissions

Admission Rate 63%
Median SAT Math 595
Median SAT Reading 585
Median ACT Composite 26

Typical Test Scores

SAT Math (25–75%) 540–650
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%) 510–660
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%) 23–29
1 36

Cost

Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition $42,000
Out-of-State Tuition $42,000
Average Total Cost $54,000
Average Net Cost $24,000
Attendance Costs by Family Income School State US
$0–$30K $18,000 $13,142 $11,406
$30K–$48K $18,000 $13,479 $12,318
$48K–$75K $20,000 $16,078 $15,178
$75K–$110K $25,000 $18,652 $18,184
>$110K $29,000 $19,406 $20,813

Student Debt

Student Debt

Receive Federal Loans 65%
Median Federal Debt $26,000
Repayment Rate 83%
Median Payment $280
Financial Aid Recipients School State US
$0–$30K
12% 37% 46%
$30K–$48K
9% 14% 16%
$48K–$75K
18% 15% 14%
$75K–$110K
21% 15% 10%
>$110K
41% 20% 15%
Student Debt School State US
The median debt for family income between $0–$30K $27,000 $13,340 $12,538
The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K $26,000 $14,438 $12,978
The median debt for students with family income >$75K $26,000 $14,681 $12,789
The median debt for Pell students $27,000 $15,014 $13,487
The median debt for no-Pell students $26,000 $13,161 $11,749
Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile $33,000 $31,529 $28,917
Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile $30,000 $23,553 $20,751
Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile $13,000 $6,507 $5,959
Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile $6,000 $3,501 $3,316
Loan Repayment Rates School State US
1-year after entering repayment
80% 53% 49%
3-years after entering repayment
83% 58% 54%
5-years after entering repayment
85% 62% 59%
7-years after entering repayment
89% 68% 65%

Completion

Graduation and Retention

Retention Rate 84%
Transfer Rate N/A
Withdrawal Rate 6%
Graduation Rate 80%
Time Taken to Graduate School State US
Within 4 Years
72% 39% 33%
Within 6 Years
80% 56% 49%
Within 8 Years
79% 51% 52%
Graduation by Ethnicity School State US
Asian
62% 58% 57%
Black
56% 38% 41%
Caucasian
80% 60% 53%
Hispanic or Latino
60% 59% 47%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
100% 72% 63%
Non-US citizens/residents
92% 62% 58%
Two or more races
67% 53% 48%
Other race
64% 58% 53%

Students

Student Enrollment

Undergraduates 1,974
Full-time Undergrads 97%
Avg Entry Age 19
Graduate Students N/A
Enrollment by Gender School State US
Female degree-seeking undergraduates
57% 55% 57%
Male degree-seeking undergraduates
43% 45% 43%
Enrollment by Race and Nativity School State US
Asian
1% 2% 7%
Black
2% 9% 13%
Caucasian
79% 68% 50%
Hispanic or Latino
6% 8% 19%
Native American or Alaskan Native
0% 0% 1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
0% 0% 0%
Non-US citizens/residents
9% 4% 4%
Two or more races
2% 3% 4%
Enrollment by Family Income School State US
$0–$30K
8% 27% 37%

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Nearby Airports

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