Luther College
Founded 1861
President Jenifer Ward (President)
Fees USD 46,160
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Rural
Luther College is a private ELCA Lutheran liberal arts college founded in 1861 in Decorah, Iowa, in the scenic Driftless Area of Northeast Iowa. Consistently ranked among the top 100 liberal arts colleges nationally, Luther enrolls 2,000 students and is renowned for the Luther College Nordic Choir — one of the most acclaimed collegiate choral ensembles in the United States. Luther is also known for sciences, environmental studies, and humanities programs.
Programs
- Music — Luther Nordic Choir: one of the most acclaimed collegiate choral ensembles in the US
- Sciences — Exceptional pre-health sciences; strong undergraduate research
- Environmental Studies — Field research in the Driftless Region’s unique geology and ecology
- Norwegian Studies — Unique program reflecting Luther’s Scandinavian heritage in Decorah
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~70% | Tuition: ~$46,160