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. Nearly 100% of Luther grads are employed, engaged in graduate or professional study, or involved in volunteer service within months of graduation.
Being Community
Learn about Luther’s approach to learning and commitment to community during the global pandemic.
99% of students receive financial aid
We strive to make your education affordable through scholarships, work-study opportunities, loans and grants.
Ideas & Creations Blog
Luther Music Department Creates an Antiracism Task Force
Read about the work the Luther Music Department has been doing to address systemic racism.
Stepping into the New
Since it's the start of a new academic year, Pastor Melissa reminds us that it's a perfect time to reflect on our priorities and the state of our hearts.
“Never Forget”? 9/11 and the Ethics of Memory
In this post, Professor Todd Green asks that while we consider the many worthy memories associated with 9/11, we should also engage in conversation about the larger moral questions connected to how we remember and commemorate the event.
Something Old, Something New
In this post, Professor Jon Jensen shares how we can work together to create a more sustainable world by tapping into the knowledge of our ancestors while striving to meet the needs of a changing society.
