Luther College

Thank you so much for your interest in Luther College!

If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, to complete your application, the following items must be received:

• Application (online or paper)
• Educator's reference (reference.pdf)
• Writing sample
• High school transcripts
• ACT/SAT score

You can download a copy of Luther's paper application (application.pdf) or a copy of the Common Application, available at https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/DownloadForms.aspx. Students completing the Common Application also need to submit an application supplement (supplement.pdf).

Homeschooled students are also required to submit an additional student information form. Application information for students who have been homeschooled at any point during their high school years can be found at www.luther.edu/admissions/apply/homeschool/.

If you are an international student, please complete and submit the information highlighted in the Admissions Process for International Students found at www.luther.edu/admissions/international/process/.

Luther College reviews applications for the next academic year on a rolling basis, beginning in September. There is no early decision date and no application deadline.

Once all five pieces of the application are received, your file will be reviewed. You can expect to receive a decision within two weeks from the time your admissions file is complete. 

Luther College uses the Common Application for its online admissions process. To apply, please click the "Apply Online" button below.

You can also download a copy of Luther's paper application (application.pdf) or a copy of the Common Application, available at https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/DownloadForms.aspx. There is no fee to apply to Luther College.