An Iowa College in the Liberal Arts Tradition
Hi, welcome to Luther!
We're a private liberal arts college in beautiful Decorah, Iowa.
60+ Majors, Minors, and Programs
At Luther you are at the intersection of passionate people and big ideas. Over cups of coffee, in the classroom, and halfway around the world, our faculty will inspire you for life.
A Residential Campus Community
Campus is the center of life at Luther. First-year residence halls are designed to help you meet new people and make lifelong friends. You’ll find a home here.
Proven Outcomes
A Luther education can take you anywhere. Among 2014–16 graduates, 98% went on to employment, graduate or professional school, or to volunteer positions within seven months.
98% of students receive financial aid
We strive to make your education affordable through scholarships, work-study opportunities, loans and grants.
Ideas & Creations Blog
Lifelong Luther
Brad Miller, Luther professor of computer science, shares the stories of great teachers and how they changed him in his final blog post.
'Metropolis' comes to life
What does it take to score a silent movie, creating music where there was nothing before? Brooke Joyce, Luther Associate Professor of Music and Composer-in-Residence, explains the process that Luther students go through to score a silent movie and announces the world premiere of "Metropolis."
What We Talk about When We Talk about “Intercultural”
Through work with colleagues and observing students with strong intercultural skills David Thompson, Luther professor of Spanish, explains how to begin the task of growing intercultural skills by creating learning experiences.
Familiarity in Seoul
Josie Bellrichard, Luther class of 2019, muses over the ability of a glamorous new city like Seoul to become familiar and to feel like home.
