Luther College has maintained accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission since 1915. In addition, individual programs within the college maintain accreditation through specialized agencies.

Luther College

Accredited: Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
http://hlcommission.org/
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
800-621-7440

Approved: American Association of University Women
www.aauw.org
1310 L St. NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC. 20005
202-785-7700

Participant: State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements

Luther College participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements

State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements
www.nc-sara.org
3005 Center Green Drive, Suite 130
Boulder, Colorado 80301
720-680-1600

Complaint Processes

Program Accreditation

Chemistry
Approved: American Chemical Society
www.acs.org
1155 Sixteenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
800-333-9511

Education
Accredited: Iowa Department of Education
educateiowa.gov
400 E 14^th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
515-281-5294

Music
Accredited: National Association of Schools of Music
nasm.arts-accredit.org
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248
703-437-0700

Nursing
Accredited: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
www.aacnnursing.org
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
202-463-6930

Approved: Iowa Board of Nursing
https://nursing.iowa.gov
6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-281-3255

Social Work
Accredited: Council on Social Work Education (baccalaureate level)
www.cswe.org
333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 400
Alexandria, VA 22314-3457
703-683-8080

Financial Information

Costs, Aid and Refunds

Luther College is committed to being transparent about costs and financial aid options. Students may be eligible for financial aid to help cover a portion of Study Away experiences, based on their individual financial need. Families can get an estimate of their financial aid package using our Net Price Calculator. Students who receive financial aid are responsible for making SAP Policy .

Sometimes, the federal government selects students for FAFSA verification. If this happens, our team works closely with those students to make sure all federal requirements are met.

If a student withdraws from Luther College, they are subject to our refund policies and may need to return a portion of their federal student aid as required by the federal government.

Federal Loans and TEACH Grants

Luther College provides entrance and exit counseling for Federal Direct Loans and the Federal TEACH grant through official federal resources. These resources are accessible via the U.S. Department of Education’s website at www.studentaid.gov

Private Loans

To better support our students with financial aid, Luther College has partnered with select lenders through a Preferred Lender Arrangement (PLA). Our financial aid team also follows a published Code of Conduct to ensure transparency and ethical practices when advising on student loans.

Student Average Indebtedness

Average Indebtedness of 2025 Graduates

Each year Luther College is required to report the average indebtedness of its graduates who borrow loans during their undergraduate career. We have chosen to report indebtedness in three segments as outlined below.

$24,533 – represents the average borrowed in the Federal Stafford Loan, Federal Perkins Loan, and institutional loan programs
$37,064 – represents the average borrowed in the Federal Stafford Loan, Federal Perkins Loan, institutional loan, and private loan programs
$46,134 – represents the average total family debt and includes all student loans awarded to the student in addition to private and Federal PLUS loans borrowed by the family