Wartburg College
Founded 1852
President Darrel Colson (President)
Fees USD 41,320
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Rural
Wartburg College is a private ELCA Lutheran liberal arts college founded in 1852 in Waverly, Iowa, named after the Wartburg Castle in Germany where Martin Luther translated the New Testament. Consistently ranked among the top Midwest liberal arts colleges, Wartburg enrolls 1,500 students and is known for the Wartburg Choir (one of America’s great collegiate choirs), journalism, biology, and education programs.
Programs
- Wartburg Choir — One of America’s distinguished collegiate choral ensembles; annual tour tradition
- Journalism — Top journalism program among Iowa liberal arts colleges
- Biology and Pre-Health — Strong pre-health sciences; exceptional medical school placement
- Education — Teacher preparation for Northeast Iowa schools
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~69% | Tuition: ~$41,320