Admission to Luther College is selective; those prospective students with ACT scores of 21 or higher (970 critical reading plus math SAT subscores), along with class rank in the top half of their high school class, are encouraged to apply.
The college accepts promising students without regard to race, creed, handicap, color, national origin, age, sex, or sexual orientation.
To be considered for admission, the applicant should be within two semesters of graduation from an accredited high school and should complete the following college preparatory coursework:
- Four years of English, which may include one year of speech, communication, or journalism
- Three years of mathematics
- Three years of social science
- Two years of natural science, including one year of laboratory science
- Two years of foreign language study (recommended)
Applicants who do not meet these standards will be considered for admission if they submit above-average ACT or SAT scores.
A complete application consists of:
- The Luther College Application for Admission form (The Common Application, along with Luther's Common Application Supplement, is also acceptable.)
- The $25 application fee (There is no fee if you apply online.)
- Official high school transcript
- Scores from the American College Testing Program (ACT) or the College Board's Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
- A reference form completed by the applicant's guidance counselor or teacher
- Official academic transcripts from all colleges attended (for transfer students)
- A completed, signed, and verified International Student Financial Statement (for international students)
- Proof of English language proficiency (for international students)
Additional information on required documents is included in the online application.