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
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Luther College Black Student Union
Professor Nave draws parallels between the Luther College of today and the Luther College of 1968 as he describes the importance of commemorating the 50th anniversary of Luther's Black Student Union.
Why are we building a secular humanist secondary school in Kanungu, Uganda?
Guest lecturer Hank Pellissier will be speaking about his organization's activities in Africa on Monday, Oct. 1; read on for his take on the importance of building humanist schools.
The making of a storyteller
Luther Visual Media Fellow Nathan Riley tells the story of how he became a professional storyteller. See what I did there?
Three Q&A on forgiveness and cancer with Professor Toussaint
Professor Loren Toussaint reflects on unforgiveness during cancer and answers three common questions: What exactly is forgiveness? How can I forgive? Why forgive? in an attempt to help others find peace.
