700 College Drive
Decorah, IA 52101

Founded in 1861, Luther College is a private, coeducational, liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The academic program at this Iowa liberal arts college accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and emphasizes faith, leadership, and community service.

Students at Luther College can choose from more than 60 majors and certificate programs in the areas of liberal arts, sciences, and pre-professional studies. Along with fall and spring semesters, the Luther College academic calendar includes a three-week term in January, during which students can study abroad, complete an internship, or closely study one topic on campus. In addition, Luther College is one of only 176 campuses in the nation to have a chapter of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa honor society.

Luther College is an NCAA Division III team with 10 men's teams and nine women's teams competing at the varsity level. In addition, approximately 70 percent of students participate in intramural and club sports. Luther College also offers more than 120 student organizations on campus, including musical ensembles, student publications, advocacy groups, and social clubs.

Quick Facts:

Approximately 2,500 students are enrolled at Luther College, with a student-to-faculty ratio of about 12:1.

More than 180 full-time faculty members teach at Luther College, and 89 percent hold the highest degree in their field.

The student body at Luther College represents more than 30 states and 40 foreign countries.

The campus library holds more than 340,000 volumes.

Ninety-eight percent of student receive need-based or merit-based financial aid.

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