Luther College Admission
Acceptance Rate
75.32%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
24.27%
Freshmen Enrollment
400
SAT Scores
1,205
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 2,188 students have applied and 1,648 students have allowed to admit to Luther College (Acceptance rate: 75.32%). Luther's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 24.27 % where 400 students have finally enrolled out of 1,648 admitted students.
Luther acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa.
Luther enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa.
How to Apply to Luther College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Luther. Luther offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | admissions.luther.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.luther.edu/admission-aid/how-to-apply |
| Financial Aid | finaid.luther.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.luther.edu/admission-aid/cost-financial-aid/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.luther.edu/admission-aid/cost-financial-aid/va-benefits |
| Athletic | www2.luther.edu/ir/enrollment/ |
| Disability Service | www.luther.edu/disability-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Luther and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Luther College is 1,205 and the average ACT score is 26. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Luther College | 1,205 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa | 1,112 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Luther College, 31 students submitted SAT scores (8% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,205 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 520 | 575 | 640 |
| Mathematics | 555 | 630 | 690 |
| Total | 1,075 | 1,205 | 1,330 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Luther College, 125 students submitted ACT scores (31% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 22 | 26 | 29 |
| English | 21 | 26 | 32 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 25 | 28 |
Luther Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Luther College. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |