Luther College | A private liberal arts college in Decorah, Iowa

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At Luther you are at the intersection of passionate people and big ideas. What are you interested in learning?

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The Luther Difference

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Through my internships, I learned how flexible my major is. I can go into a medical field, learn the basics, and apply everything that I know about computer science there. The next day, I can go into a sales team and do the same. I can go in many directions.

Gabriel Palacios '22

COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR

Experiential Learning at Luther

I’ve been given a lot of opportunities by the Luther athletics department. I’ve been very fortunate to be not only a player, but also to be so involved in a college where they care about me and want me to succeed.

Abby Spore ’24

Biology major, All-American and Academic All-American Norse softball player

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I would recommend Luther because teachers make meaningful connections with students. A lot of my teachers have spent countless hours helping me outside of their own schedules. I’m so grateful for all the hard work they put in to help me succeed.

Kiley Nolan '24

Allied health science major, Spanish minor

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Environmental studies is an inherently interdisciplinary field, and that’s how it’s taught at Luther, from science to ethics to anthropology. Beyond that, Luther has made an incredible commitment to sustainability, to reach zero emissions by 2030. Luther walks the talk.

Charlie Sylvester '22

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES MAJOR

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The small size of the college has allowed me to create meaningful connections with a lot of members of our campus community, and it truly feels like home. The friends I’ve made, the professors I’ve had, and Luther staff I’ve encountered have all contributed to making Luther a special place for me.

Nancy Le ’24

Visual Communication Major

Read about Nancy's Joy Tlou Memorial Award

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At Luther College, the relationships you make really matter. The professors and staff have gone out of their way to support me, both during and beyond college.

Kirsten Loynachan ’22

Accounting and music major

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Be yourself.
Find your path.

The journey you take here won’t look like anyone else’s. But you won’t do it alone.

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your journey

Luther supporters establish microgrant program for students facing unexpected expenses

These funds may be used for medical, dental or vision expenses, emergency travel expenses, textbooks or other course materials.

Ryan Timmerman named inaugural women’s wrestling head coach

“My culture within the Luther women’s program will be built with the cornerstones of faith, family and fight,” Timmerman said.

Luther College welcomes best-selling guidebook author Rick Steves on April 27

“As the grandson of Norwegian immigrants, his message and life’s work align with Luther’s commitment to study away and global education,” said Maren Johnson, director of the Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies and associate professor of Nordic Studies.

Find common purpose.

We believe in education for the common good. Our students challenge the status quo and serve their communities.

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Find common purpose.

We believe in education for the common good. Our students challenge the status quo and serve their communities.