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Wartburg College is a public, coeducational, four-year, liberal arts college located in Waverly, Iowa, United States. Apart from its main campus in Waverly, the college also has a satellite campus, located in Denver, Colorado. The satellite campus is known as Wartburg West. The college was established in 1852 by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The college offers bachelor's degrees in a wide range of educational streams including art, computer science, modern languages, religion and applied music. The main campus at Waverly spreads across approximately 118 acres of rural land.
The athletic teams of Wartburg College are known as the Knights. The official mascot of the college is the Knight. The students of Wartburg College participate in intercollegiate football, basketball, baseball, cross country, tennis, soccer, wrestling, volleyball and softball. The college also has a coed cheerleading squad.
The campus of Wartburg College is in Waverly, IA, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. Its Evangelical Lutheran Church nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Wartburg College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
Wartburg College has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in music, science, media, mathematics, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission at Wartburg College is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 510 and 680.
Wartburg College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, Wartburg College had 1,810 students enrolled (1,878 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Wartburg College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Wartburg College values student athletics, and belongs to the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Wartburg College
100 Wartburg Blvd.
Waverly, IA 50677-0903
General Phone: (319) 352-8200
http://www.wartburg.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 70 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics |
| Business and Management | 66 | business, accounting |
| Media | 43 | communication studies |
| Liberal Arts | 42 | Spanish language, history, sociology, English, economics, political science, English composition, speech and rhetoric, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 37 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, history teaching, physical education teaching |
| Therapy and Counseling | 17 | psychology, music therapy |
| Family and Social Work | 14 | social work |
| Religion and Philosophy | 13 | religion, philosophy |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 12 | sports and fitness management |
| Engineering | 7 | engineering science |
| Music | 6 | music performance, music |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 5 | commercial art |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Wartburg College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 350 | 36 |
In 2007-2008, Wartburg College had a total enrollment of 1,810 students (1,878 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 49% |
| 20-21 | 40% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 73% |
| Minnesota | 8% |
| (International Students) | 6% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Wisconsin | 3% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
Wartburg College offers campus housing for 1,443 of its 1,878 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Waverly, 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 | 2,210 | 1,632 | 74% | 514 | 32% |
| Men | 1,130 | 808 | 72% | 239 | 30% |
| Women | 1,079 | 824 | 76% | 275 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 680 |
| SAT Writing | 470 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 6% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,160 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,160 |
| Room and board | $ 7,255 |
| Room charge | $ 3,435 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,820 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
Wartburg College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 189600)
Wartburg College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 37 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 19 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $55,755 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $55,755 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $68,970 | 14 | $65,015 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $59,137 | 11 | $57,927 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $52,761 | 16 | $49,876 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $48,800 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 8 | $60,425 | 6 | $48,132 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 56 | $62,129 | 50 | $55,612 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
History Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering Science
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wartburg College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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