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
A crash course in autism
Read about Linnea Peterson '18, her diagnosis with autism after graduating from Luther, and how the widespread lack of knowledge of the disorder made it possible for it to go unnoticed even by people who knew her.
More than a course
Annika Johnson '19 reflects on her J-Term course in Vietnam and how her most valuable takeaways were from the personal growth and clarity she achieved by traveling.
What I learned after leaving Luther
Anna Jeide-Detweiler '16 shares how she uses her Spanish and English majors to help her build relationships with people across differences in her work at La Clínica del Pueblo.
Reflecting and research
Meghan and Payton give a wrap up of what they have learned, loved and experienced during their J-term course in Spain and Morocco.
