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Luther College

Decorah, IA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate76%
Acceptance Rate76%

Luther College Admissions

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Luther College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Luther College's admissions stats.

Luther College 2022 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class 25%
Mean SAT Score 1200
Admissions Test Policy Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs 8%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs 46%
Waitlist No

Luther College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Luther College.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I No –– ––
Early Decision II –– –– ––
Early Action No –– ––

Want to Apply Early to Luther College?


Luther College does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.


More on Luther College Admissions


How To Get Into Luther College

Luther College is a moderately difficult school to get into. Luther College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Luther College accepted 76% of students, around 1,898 from the 2,495 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Luther College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Luther College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Luther College

Luther College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Luther College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Luther College

What does Luther College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor Level
Academic GPA Very Important
Class Rank Very Important
Recommendation(s) Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record Very Important
Standardized Test Scores Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities Important
Extracurricular Activities Important
Talent/Ability Important
Alumni/ae Relations Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest Considered
Application Essay Considered
First Generation Considered
Interview Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status Considered
Volunteer Work Considered

Make sure to check with Luther College for more information on admission factors.

Luther College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Luther College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Luther College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Interview
Letter(s) of Recommendation 1
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Luther College?

Students admitted to Luther College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 45% submitted a class rank. At Luther College 25% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 49% were in the top 25% and 85% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Luther College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA Percent of Students
4.0 GPA 18%
3.75 and 3.99 28%
3.50 and 3.74 18%
3.25 and 3.49 19%
3.00 and 3.24 9%
2.50 and 2.9 7%
2.00 and 2.49 1%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Luther College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Luther College considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Luther College is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 8% of Luther College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 46% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Luther College?

To be competitive with other Luther College applicants, you should aim to earn between 1155 and 1265 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Luther College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1265 and 25% of scored lower than 1155, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Luther College student is 1200.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Luther College students scored 688 or higher and 75% of students scored 528 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Luther College students scored 630 or higher, and 75% scored a 528 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Luther College?

To be most competitive at Luther College, you should strive to earn between 22 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Luther College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Luther College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Luther College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Luther College.

Transfer students can enroll in Luther College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term


Luther College Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to Luther College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Luther College.

Does Luther College accept transfer credits?

✅ Luther College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Luther College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does Luther College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Luther College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Luther College?

❌ No, Luther College is test optional, so you can decide if you want to to send your test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Luther College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Luther College is 76%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Luther College?

❌ Luther College does not offer early decision.

Want To Learn More About Luther College?

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Luther College Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Somewhat Selective

76%

How hard is it to get into Luther College? Luther College is a somewhat selective institution. The Luther College acceptance rate is 76%. This means that the institution accepts 76 out of every 100 applicants.

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Luther College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Not available

Transfer Applications are Due

Not available

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Luther College ACT Scores

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ACT Range

22 - 29

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

29 and Above

Good

22 to 29

Avg

22 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to Luther College is 26. Students with an ACT score of 29 and above have a good chance of getting into Luther College. Students with an ACT score that falls between 22 and 29 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 22 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

Luther College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1155 - 1265

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Math SAT Range

560 - 688

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Reading SAT Range

528 - 630

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1265 and Above

Good

1155 to 1265

Avg

1155 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Luther College students is 1200. Applicants with SAT scores of 1265 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Luther College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1155 to 1265 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1155 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Luther College.

Luther College GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.65

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At Luther College, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.65. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,744

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

76%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$48,160

Out-of-State

$48,160

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

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