by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,562 undergraduates in 2020, Wartburg is a small, private college located in Waverly, Iowa. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Wartburg offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Wartburg can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Wartburg 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.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Wartburg Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Wartburg 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 Wartburg Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Wartburg for Veterans Guide.
Wartburg 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.
Wartburg has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,562 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,523 (97.5%). Part-time attendance was 39 (2.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,523 | 39 | 1,562 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Wartburg is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Wartburg #1105 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 Wartburg by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Wartburg Diversity Guide.
Wartburg has a total of 765 student athletes, 472 men and 293 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,287,651 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,287,651 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Wartburg College Athletics