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. Among 2017 graduates, 94% went on to employment, graduate or professional school, or to volunteer positions within seven months.
98% of students receive financial aid
We strive to make your education affordable through scholarships, work-study opportunities, loans and grants.
Ideas & Creations Blog
What we learned from OTR
Professor Joyce goes into detail on the sound behind Luther's 2018 recreation of Orson Welles' historic 1938 broadcast of "War of the Worlds," and how sometimes it is the space between the sounds that causes us to learn the most.
Community looks to build resilience in response to climate change
Luther sophomore Anna Lavender discusses an inspirational meeting she attended in October and invites readers to join her for the next one.
A tale of two lectures
Luther Profess of Religion Bob Shedinger attended two lectures on campus last week and came away with two very different experiences.
Writing in buckets
Professor Weldon describes her current writing style, "writing in buckets," which she says can work for anyone!
