Luther students come from a variety of backgrounds. Below, we offer a glimpse at how the study body breaks down in terms of everything from home state or country to religious affiliation to multiculturalism—and more.

Geographic Distribution

• Iowa: 805 students (32%)
• Minnesota: 916 students (36%)
• Wisconsin: 319 students (13%)
• Illinois: 143 students (6%)
• Other States (38 states): 209 students (8%)
• International (46 countries): 127 students (5%)

Multicultural Student Profile

• American Multicultural: 172 (7%)
• African-American: 37
• American Indian: 2
• Asian-American: 57
• Hispanic: 58
• Multiracial: 18
• International: 127 (5%)

Religious Affiliation

• Lutheran: 1,144 (45%)
  • ELCA: 930
  • LCMS: 100
  • WELS: 16
  • Other: 98
• Other Christian: 896 (36%)
  • Catholic: 367
  • Methodist: 134
  • Presbyterian: 68
  • Congregational: 24
  • Baptist: 40
  • Episcopal: 17
  • Other: 232
• Other Religious Affiliations: 21 (1%)
  • Hindu: 3
  • Buddhist: 5
  • Jewish: 4
  • Moslem: 3
  • Other: 6

Enrollment by Grade

• First-Year Students: 667 (26%)
• Sophomores: 579 (23%)
• Juniors: 593 (24%)
• Seniors: 595 (24%)

Gender Breakdown

• Male: 1,070 (42%)
• Female: 1,449 (58%)

Students Who Study Abroad: 75%

Students Involved in Intercollegiate Sports: 30%

Students Involved in Music: 40%

Students Living on Campus: 88%