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Luther College

School profile / Decorah, IA

Luther College

Private · 4-year·1,384 students enrolled

GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026

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Graduation rate

71%

Reported student outcome

Acceptance rate

72%

Reported admissions data

Overview

This school is accessible, giving a well-prepared applicant a realistic shot. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $24,511 a year against a $67,705 list price, a 64% gap.

Luther College is a small-town private four-year institution located in Decorah, IA. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 1,384 students. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.

At a glance

Acceptance rate72%
SAT range1078 - 1406
Graduation rate71%
Enrollment1,384
Student:faculty9:1
Avg net price$24,511
Total cost (sticker)$67,705

Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.

Admissions

Acceptance rate

72%

SAT range

1078 - 1406

Acceptance rate
72%
SAT range
1078 - 1406
ACT range
22 - 29
Applications
2,632
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Admission probability
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Academics

Student:faculty

9:1

Avg class size (est.)

~23 students

Student-faculty ratio
9:1
Avg class size (est.)
~23 students
Academic calendar
Four-one-four
Graduation rate
71%
GradFax Outcomes Index
B+

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Costs

Sticker price

$67,705

Avg net price after aid

$24,511

Sticker price$67,705
Avg net price after aid$24,511
Tuition & fees
$52,120
Room & board
$15,585
Total cost of attendance (sticker)
$67,705
Avg net price after aid
$24,511
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Financial aid

Receiving financial aid

99%

Avg grant aid

$37,459

Receiving financial aid
99%
Pell grant recipients
20%
Avg grant aid
$37,459

Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.

Student body

Total enrollment
1,384
Institution type
4-year
Control
Private

Enrollment, demographics and institution type are from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.

Campus life

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Location

City, state
Decorah, IA
Campus setting
Town: Remote
Distance from home
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Luther College profile on GradFax. Verified data from IPEDS 2024 and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition, acceptance rate, enrollment, graduation rate, campus details, and financial aid data sourced from official government records.