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?

The Luther Difference

See how our liberal arts approach to academics prepares you for a meaningful career and life.

Proven Outcomes

A Luther education leads to big opportunities. See how our alumni are shaping the world.

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

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Luther teaches you more than how to do a job. The critical thinking skills you learn are essential to setting yourself apart in the workplace.

Madilyn Heinke '20

PHYSICS AND VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS MAJOR

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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 Luther biology major equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to get into medical school, from introduction to biology to advanced classes like human anatomy and dissection.

Matt Benson '22

BIOLOGY MAJOR, SWIM & DIVE TEAM CAPTAIN

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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.

your journey

Luther College celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with events and guest lecture

Luther College will be recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month with events and a special guest lecture by Dr. Andrés Espinoza Agurto.

Luther College baseball makes history on the Field of Dreams

Luther baseball is the first collegiate team to play on the Field of Dreams movie site

Luther College Community Music School reopens with new programming

Lessons, classes and musical experiences are available to musicians of all ages and experience levels.

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.

Global Learning

Sustainability at Luther

Civic Engagement

Luther College student receives grant to launch women’s health initiative in Liberia

Junita Sangare’s goal is to empower young women in Liberia through sexual reproductive health education–something that is desperately lacking in the country.

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