Luther College
PrivateDecorah, IA
Luther College is a private small school in Decorah, IA, enrolling about 1,379 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 72% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $77,569/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Luther College's acceptance rate?
Luther College in Decorah, IA admits approximately 72% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Luther College?
Admitted students at Luther College typically score between 1078–1406 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Luther College?
Admitted students at Luther College typically score between 22–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Luther College cost?
Luther College's total cost of attendance is reported at $65,461 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Luther College require students to live on campus?
No -- Luther College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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