
We're a private liberal arts college in beautiful Decorah, Iowa.
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.
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.
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.
Learn about Luther’s approach to learning and commitment to community during the global pandemic.
We strive to make your education affordable through scholarships, work-study opportunities, loans and grants.

In this post, student Alex Thompson shares why Chris Norton '14 has been selected as this year's commencement speaker and how his story can be a reminder that adversity presents an opportunity for triumph.

Learn about the many opportunities and challenges Ursula Damtse has encountered in her leadership roles at Luther, and her compelling reasons to continue.

In this post, Justin Stewart '23 shares how a group of students and faculty work together to improve Luther's relationship with the environment and learn more about leadership in sustainability.

Logan Olson '22, chair of Luther's Environmental Concerns Organization, shares how even during these challenging times, all of us can take on the spirit of "unless" when facing the issues of climate and social justice.