About
About Luther College
Luther College is a private liberal arts college in Decorah, IA, known for its lutheran liberal arts, small class sizes, and arts and sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 75%, Luther is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 400 students each year. Luther is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1095–1305, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Luther offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $35,037 per year; the sticker price of $61,175 may look very different from what your family actually pays.
Admissions
Luther College acceptance rate and admitted student profile
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Financial Aid & Cost
What Luther College actually costs your family
Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.
| Family Income | Sticker Price | Avg. Net Cost / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | ~$61k/yr | $12.5k |
| 30k-48k | ~$61k/yr | $12.8k |
| 48k-75k | ~$61k/yr | $19.4k |
| 75k-110k | ~$61k/yr | $22.2k |
| 110k+ | ~$61k/yr | $29.4k |
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Outcomes & Campus
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Student Body
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