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 2014–16 graduates, 98% 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
3 Days, 3 Countries, 3 Currencies
Erin Halverson, class of 2019, and some of the Malta semester abroad students explore Dubrovnik, Budva and Kotor.
Stranger in a Strange Land
Gereon Kopf, Luther professor of religion, questions what it means to truly be a foreigner and how we should "embrace the difference that is inside ourselves."
On Social Justice and Freedom of Opinion
Luther senior Linnea Peterson reflects on recent guest lectures while she seeks to balance community values and freedom of speech.
The Pursuit of Passion
Luther sophomore Annika Johnson expands on her views of passion in this lifetime.
