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
Celebrating sexual and gender diversity
Thomas C. Johnson, Luther assistant professor of communication studies, reflects on teaching film through a feminist lens and the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
Learning Globally
Loren Toussaint, Luther professor of psychology and associate director of the Sierra Leone Forgiveness Project, reflects on his "study abroad" experience in the historic town of Coburg, Germany and how global learning can benefit us in more ways than one.
Unity and Resilience
Head football coach Aaron Hafner asks the Luther community to consider responding with unity and resilience in the face of negativity and adversity.
A Fellowship in Photos
Visual Media fellow Will Heller reflects on the places that his fellowship at Luther has taken him.
