by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,802 undergraduates in 2020, Luther is a small, private college located in Decorah, Iowa. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Luther offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Luther can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Luther Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Evangelical Lutheran Church faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Evangelical Lutheran Church Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 14.0% of the student population at Luther. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Luther Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Luther does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Luther Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Luther for Veterans Guide.
Luther offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Luther has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,802 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,775 (98.5%). Part-time attendance was 27 (1.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,775 | 27 | 1,802 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Luther is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Luther #841 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Luther by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Luther Diversity Guide.
Luther has a total of 748 student athletes, 458 men and 290 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $3,722,870 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $3,667,951 |
| Net | $54,919 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Luther College Athletics