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
A Short Interview with B.J. Nichols
Professor Andy Hageman conducts a lightning interview with Luther alumnus B.J. Nichols, class of 1997. Hageman, left, and Nichols, right, are pictured together on a carnival ride exactly 40 years ago this July.
Professional Development: What a one-year-old can teach you about your job
Coach Schouweiler takes baby steps toward project management, literally. He shares with us lessons he's learned in his first year of parenting.
Ayni: To Help One Another
Miriam Sellers, Luther class of 2017, reflects on her recent experiences with the NGO Heifer International, and her discovery of a guinea pig farm in Cusco, Peru.
Fending Off “Day 2” at Luther College
Professor Brad Miller evaluates Amazon CEO Jeff Bezo's policy of treating every day as "Day 1," and translates his ideas into the context of Luther College.
