Decorah, IA
Roughly 73 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 11 percentage points since 2019, from 62% to 73% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,108 | 2,558 | 527 | 62% |
| 2020 | 3,640 | 2,340 | 453 | 64% |
| 2021 | 2,495 | 1,898 | 444 | 76% |
| 2022 | 2,188 | 1,648 | 400 | 75% |
| 2023 | 2,447 | 1,793 | 352 | 73% |
Fall 2023 applicants
821 of 1,095 women and 972 of 1,352 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Luther College has an acceptance rate of 73% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,793 of 2,447 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 73 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
2,447 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 352 enrolled.
No. Luther College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 11 percentage points since 2019, from 62% to 73% — it has become less selective.