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Luther College

Luther College
700 College Drive
Decorah, IA 52101

Official telephone: (563) 387-2000
Fax number: (563) 387-2159
Website: https://www.luther.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 458-8437 8437
800 458-8437 8437 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT recommended
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities very important
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.6
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 78%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 45%
Average SAT I: 575 verbal, 630 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1095 - 1305
Average ACT: 26 English, 25 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 22 - 29
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 11%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 28%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 2,447
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,793
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 69%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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