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Luther is found in Decorah, Iowa. Decorah is a rural site not far from an urban area. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Evangelical Lutheran Church identity. Luther is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at the school.
Luther is known for its programs in mathematics, science, music, art studies, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 550. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 550 and 670. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Luther maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Luther is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 2,545 in 2005 at the school.
Luther has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Luther offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Luther College
700 College Drive
Decorah, IA 52101-1045
General Phone: (563) 387-2000
Admissions Phone: (563) 387-1287
Financial Aid Phone: (563) 387-1018
http://www.luther.edu
Luther awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 108 | English, history, political science, economics, sociology, Spanish language, anthropology, African-American studies, ... |
| Science | 89 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Business And Management | 87 | business management, accounting, MIS |
| Music | 54 | music |
| Education And Teaching | 43 | elementary school teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 41 | psychology, psychobiology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 27 | health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 25 | registered nursing |
| Art Studies | 22 | art studies |
| Media | 22 | communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 14 | religion, philosophy |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics, statistics |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | social work |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Luther in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 573 | 38 |
In 2005, Luther had a total enrollment of 2,545 students (2,503 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 45% |
| 20-21 | 42% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 37% |
| Iowa | 33% |
| Wisconsin | 12% |
| Illinois | 6% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Nebraska | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
Luther offers campus housing for 2,148 of its 2,503 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Decorah, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,121 | 1,593 | 75% | 631 | 40% |
| Men | 921 | 627 | 68% | 275 | 44% |
| Women | 1,200 | 966 | 80% | 356 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 550 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 670 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 15% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (563) 387-1287
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,570 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,570 |
| Room and board | $ 4,230 |
| Room charge | $ 2,070 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,160 |
| Books and supplies | $ 775 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,400 |
Financial Aid:
Luther participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 187400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (563) 387-1018
Luther has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 63 | 31 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 34 | 23 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 18 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 36 | $69,530 | 16 | $66,706 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 28 | $55,160 | 15 | $55,852 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 44 | $46,613 | 32 | $45,996 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $36,932 | 9 | $38,954 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 114 | $55,440 | 72 | $51,771 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Latin Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Luther Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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