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
Transitioning Home for Summer
College students experience lots of growth throughout the academic year that makes them more independent. In this post, Counseling Services Director Meg Hammes shares some thoughts on what parents and students should discuss before or immediately after returning home for the summer.
How Will We Get to Carbon Neutrality by 2030?
In this post, Professor Jon Jensen shares the best strategies and some reflections on how Luther can achieve this goal.
What Is Luther Doing to Address Climate Change?
In this two-part series, Director of Sustainable Communities Jon Jensen shares how measurement, energy efficiency, and renewable energy all play a critical role in helping Luther reach its goal of carbon neutrality by 2030.
Stitch Their Names: An Artist Memorial Project
Learn why the "Stitch Their Names” quilts are currently on exhibit at Luther and how it humanizes and honors the legacy of black individuals killed as a result of racism and racialized violence.
