Luther College, IA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church
Main Campus
Luther College Rankings
Affordability47
Selectivity58
Retention62
Graduation68
Earnings40
Diversity20
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Luther College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
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
Getting into Luther College
63%
Admission Rate
595
Median SAT Math
585
Median SAT Reading
26
Median ACT Composite
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 Attending Luther College
$42K
In-State Tuition
$42K
Out-of-State Tuition
$54K
Average Total Cost
$24K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $18K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $25K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $29K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Luther College
65%
Receive Federal Loans
$26K
Median Federal Debt
83%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 12% | 45% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 9% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 16% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 21% | 15% | 9% |
| >$110K | 41% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $27K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $26K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $26K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $27K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $26K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $30K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $13K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 80% | 50% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 83% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 85% | 58% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 89% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Luther College
84%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
6%
Withdrawal Rate
80%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 72% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 80% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 79% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 62% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 56% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 80% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60% | 46% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 48% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 92% | 60% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 67% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 64% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Luther College
96%
Employment Rate
$37K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$49K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $37K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $49K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $59K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $37K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $47K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Luther College
1,974
Undergraduates
97%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 9% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 79% | 70% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 9% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 8% | 29% | 43% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Luther College, IA
Northeast Iowa Community College
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