Luther College
Liberal arts college · Decorah, IA · 1,379 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
72%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1078–1406
ACT (middle 50%)
22–29
Average net price
$23,945
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$67,611
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
65%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Luther College?
Luther College accepts about 72 of every 100 applicants (72%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1078 and 1406 on the SAT. A score at or above 1406 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1078, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 22–29.
The latest federal data says Luther College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Luther College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Luther College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $67,611 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $23,945 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $54,250 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$54,250
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$54,250
- Room & board$12,100
- Total cost of attendance$67,611
- Average net price after grants$23,945
Popular majors
Visual & Performing Arts, Health Professions & Nursing, Business, Biology, Computer Science.
Luther College FAQ
- What is Luther College's acceptance rate?
- 72% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Luther College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1078–1406. Aim for 1406 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Luther College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 22–29.
- Is Luther College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Luther College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Luther College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Luther College cost?
- About $67,611 a year before aid; $23,945 on average after grants.
- What is Luther College's FAFSA school code?
- 001874. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Luther College receives your information.
- What is Luther College's graduation rate?
- 65% of students finish within six years.
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