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Luther College

Private nonprofit Decorah, IA · Town · Plains · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
73%
Graduation Rate
$59,850
Earnings (10yr)
$23,097
Net Price
72%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Luther College has an enrollment of 1,379 students, creating an intimate learning environment. With a graduation rate of 73%, students can expect a supportive atmosphere that encourages completion. The acceptance rate sits at 72%, making it accessible for many aspiring students.

According to Opportunity Insights data, specific mobility metrics for Luther College are not available. However, the college’s focus on key programs such as Health Professions and Visual & Performing Arts hints at a commitment to fields that can lead to solid career outcomes. Graduates earn a median salary of $59,850 ten years after enrolling, which reflects positively on the potential return on investment.

The net price for attending Luther College is $23,097, with a median debt of $27,000. This financial landscape suggests that while costs are manageable, students should be prepared for some debt. The college is best suited for those interested in smaller class sizes and a community-oriented experience, particularly in creative and health-related fields.

Rankings

How Luther Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation73%Earnings 10yr$60KNet Price$23KRetention77%Median Debt$27KPell Grant Rate20%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$13K$0-30K$13K$30-48K$19K$48-75K$29K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%305.6%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%3212.7%MOBILITY98.19%

Cost & Financial Aid

$52,120
In-State Tuition
$52,120
Out-of-State
$23,097
Avg Net Price
$27,000
Median Debt
20%
Pell Grant Rate
65%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$12,517
Family Income $0–$30K
$12,835
Family Income $30K–$48K
$19,351
Family Income $48K–$75K
$29,376
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$49,541
6 Years After Entry
$52,207
8 Years
$59,850
10 Years
0.45x
Debt-to-Earnings
71%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$49,541 6yr $52,207 8yr $59,850 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

98.19%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
3212.7%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
305.6%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$101,300
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.74
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.00
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
10.3%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Innovation

Data: Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data

0.514%
Inventor Rate
24
Total Patents
16
Total Citations

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 72%
Retention Rate 77%
SAT Average 1218
ACT Midpoint 26
SAT Range 1078–1406
ACT Range 22–29
Full-Time Faculty 88%
Faculty Salary (mo) $8,115
Diversity Index 0.47
First-Gen Students 13%

Top Programs

Health Professions 17%
Visual & Performing Arts 12%
Business & Marketing 11%
Biology & Biomedical 10%
Social Sciences 6%
Computer Science & IT 5%
Education 4%
Physical Sciences 4%