Admission and Aid

Your Path Starts Here

At Luther College, we want your college experience to be shaped by you. Combine your passions with our liberal arts focus for life-defining results. Ask big questions and use your talents to benefit society. Find friendship through sports and create memories with music. See how you can learn actively, live purposefully, and lead courageously at Luther.

Explore Luther Day

On April 22, get a first-hand, insider’s look at Luther College and Decorah’s vibrant community! From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you’ll learn about Luther academics and the financial aid process, meet with current students, and enjoy a complimentary lunch in our Cafeteria. This event is recommended for rising high school juniors and sophomores who are starting the college search process.

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Can I get financial aid?

Your gifts and talents are what make Luther College a special place. So we offer financial aid and scholarships to make our college affordable for you and your family. In fact, 99% of Luther students receive some sort of financial assistance.

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Financial Aid Facts

100%
of Luther students receive financial assistance.
$46,775
was the average need-based financial aid offer for new students in fall 2022.
85%
of Luther students received a merit-based scholarship or award.
By the numbers