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.
Being Community
Learn about Luther’s approach to learning and commitment to community during the global pandemic.
98% of students receive financial aid
We strive to make your education affordable through scholarships, work-study opportunities, loans and grants.
Ideas & Creations Blog
Film Is Truth
In this post, Professor Hageman visits three brief instances of film as truth, what we can learn from them, and how they can help get us through difficult times such as those we're currently experiencing.
KWLC Continues to Cater to Student Interests and Learning During the Pandemic
Things may be very different at the campus radio station this year, but student manager Jenna Gengler shares how meeting challenges, learning from real-world experience, and community building are still at the heart of KWLC.
Need a Little Christmas Now
In this post, Professor Andrew Last shares how Luther transitioned this year's Christmas at Luther performance to a virtual format and how it serves an audience that is hungry for inspiration, community, holidays, and music.
Improvisation
In this post, Professor Jeff Dintaman shares how teaching in the midst of COVID-19 is a lot like doing improv theatre.
