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Luther at a Glance

Location:
Decorah, IA
Setting:
Rural
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$32,290
Out-of-State Tuition:
$32,290
Room & Board:
$5,800
Full-Time Undergrads:
2,470
Part-Time Undergrads:
49
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.luther.edu
Admissions Website:
admissions.luther.edu
Financial Aid Website:
finaid.luther.edu
Application Deadline:
Rolling
Acceptance Rate:
72 %
Admission Difficulty:
Easy
Average SAT Scores:
1570–1980
Average ACT Scores:
24–29

Best Things

  • Great academic programs
  • Friendly student body
  • Beautiful, spacious campus
  • Quick walks to essential student areas
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Worst Things

  • Required on-campus housing for four years
  • Outdated dorms for majority of students
  • The price tag
  • Lack of nightlife in Decorah
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The Luther bubble does a wonderful job of creating an experience that is not duplicated anywhere else, and many students hold that near to their hearts. The campus's small size allows for plenty of bonding and gives students support and a sense of community and common purpose. The College’s “liberal” bent has less to do with politics and more to do with personal choice. The College allows students to be creative and experiment on their own terms without punishing them for being different sexually, personally, or in terms of viewpoint. In the same way, professors at Luther are not about pushing their own ideas onto other students; they would rather present multiple viewpoints to you and let you make your own decision based on what you’ve learned. The community is also present outside of academics, and everyone is in the same boat at Luther. Despite the existence of a small Greek system, there is no real hierarchy at Luther over who rules the roost. If you’re looking for an Animal House-type experience or plan on living and dying based on the basketball team, you’ll be out of luck at Luther.

Many students love Luther for the simple fact that the bubble allows students to experience all kinds of fun. Academics aside, many students come here for the opportunity to perform in music, play sports, make a difference in student government, or contribute to the campus’s vibrant performing arts society. The workload at Luther and variety of majors allow students to get a great education and forget about it on the weekends, but that doesn’t mean every night has to be a party. Most professors place an emphasis on writing competence at Luther, which means you can expect more term papers than worksheets, especially if you’re in a writing-intensive major. Luther teaches students that although many of the best things can be found on campus, you should still venture into the unknown just to be sure. College is not about ivory towers, old brick buildings, and a false sense of importance; it’s about finding and creating yourself. For many students, there’s no better place to complete that project than Luther.

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Facilities at Luther College

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Social Work and Youth Services '12

4.6
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AWESOME!

All the buildings on campus receive updates yearly. Athletic centers have a lot of money put into them, so they are very nice. The students centers include a disabilities service, a tutoring service and many other services on campus. The library is HUGE! and deff one of a kind. There is always a campus even going on each week and everyone is so nice here!

May 16, 2012

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Inside Scoop at Luther College

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Social Work and Youth Services '12

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Safe Community

Luther is in a very safe community which supports the college.There are also very unique stores in town and Luther is also very sustainable and energy efficient.

May 16, 2012

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Computers at Luther College

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Economics '14

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Wifi for the Entire Campus

On campus there is WiFi everywhere. For the computer labs, there aren't many. There is a computer lab in every dorm, and at least one in every academic building. Usually the labs are relatively open, since Luther is a big "bring your laptop to class" college.

May 09, 2012

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User rating for Luther College is 3.5 out of 5 based on 391 user reviews.

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