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 graduates, 97% 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 call for perspective amidst cries of panic
New Ideas and Creations blogger Ronald Ferguson, Luther assistant professor of sociology, asks us to challenge the machinations of bigotry and stand together to demand an end to fear mongering.
A note on loss, love and a mindful life
For when you're wishing that time would just speed up so you could get "it" over with or so that someone gets home to you sooner... a reminder from Luther sophomore Rebecka Green, to take a breath and live in the moment.
Putting ALL the pieces together
From the academic "Nursing Educator" to the amusing "Hater of Washing Dishes" to the more serious "Experienced Postpartum Depression," Professor McGohan talks about putting together all the pieces of what makes us, well... us, and the importance of understanding mental health and the resources to manage it.
Security in returning
A Luther senior explains the sense of security and support she feels at Luther and ponders what's next?
