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

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Find Your Major

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

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

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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.

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your journey

TRIO Achievement Program celebrates 50th Anniversary at Luther College

Not only does the federally funded program help first-generation and income-eligible students access financial aid and career advice, it also provides a strong support system on campus to guide students through their college careers and launch them into the next stages of their lives.

Luther College receives $10 million gift from Michael and Nicole Gerdin for athletics and wellness center renovations

“We work hard to provide an environment where we exercise our minds in classes and labs, and we stress and push and exercise our bodies as part of overall wellness and a strong tradition of NCAA Division III athletics,” said Athletic Director Renae Hartl.

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Tickets available for Christmas at Luther 2023 performances of “Love, the Rose, Is on the Way”

Hundreds of student musicians in seven ensembles will perform. One of the selections, a new choral and orchestral arrangement of “Angels We Have Heard on High,” was commissioned for Luther College and created by the acclaimed composer Dan Forrest.

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.