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Academics

Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 12:1
Full-Time Student Population 2,470
Part-Time Student Population 49
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 181
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 66
Total FT Faculty 182
Faculty with Terminal Degree 88%
Average Faculty Salary $66,284
Full-Time Retention Rate 87%
Graduation Rate 74%
Programs/Majors Offered 37
Average Course Load 15.5 credits
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? Yes
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 57%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 40%
  • 50 or More Students: 3%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Luther is not Yale or Harvard, but you’d never know it by the way the College is respected by students, professors, alumni, and businesses. Luther is a Phi Beta Kappa institution, one of the oldest academic honor societies in the United States, and is a member of the prestigious Associated Colleges of the Midwest. Both students and professors take great responsibility in these honors and their continuation. One of the most important and distinctive aspects of Luther’s academic system is the Honor Code—no teachers will be in rooms where students are taking tests, which means that students are on their own moral honor not to cheat on exams. The workload can be heavy at times, but many students find relief by building their schedule around a mix of general education requirements and upper-level classes for their major—a general education class for every “smart class” on your schedule should make your life easier.

Most professors are relatively modest, well-educated Midwesterners who happen to enjoy student life and the community that a private liberal-arts college in “the middle of nowhere” provides. Professors at Luther are often eager to work with students, either in helping on schoolwork or completing projects together in mutual collaboration. In general, professors are very willing to work with students through sports events, deadlines, and the dreaded Christmas at Luther week. In all, Luther’s academic programs provide you with the academic rigor necessary to compete with any other college student but replaces the nose-in-the-air arrogance with a Norwegian sweater.

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LutherCollege11

Biology '12

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Great Preparation

Luther has one of the best biology and chemistry programs around. They have state-of-the-art facilities as well as insanely intelligent professors. Luther has had many undergraduate students place and do very well at conventions in competition with graduate students. Many students go on to graduate and medical schools, and Luther maintains an excellent relationship with the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, another perk.

Apr 07, 2012

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weatch01

Communications '15

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A Best Buy

Luther offers great academic programs you just have to be willing to take advantage of them. For instance, we have a world class choir program and it's up to an individual to take that experience and make it into a career.

Oct 09, 2011

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oddiy

Environmental Studies '13

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Sustainability Is the Name of the Game

I came into Luther with an undeclared major even though I knew it was only a matter of time before I declared myself as an Environmental Studies major. The entire campus raises awareness of our ever changing climate, and the faculty I work with on a daily basis always prove to be sources of inspiration and kindness and are genuinely concerned with the quality and success of my education. I hardly notice the amount of work I have to do in my environmental classes because I enjoy the topic so much.

Jun 27, 2011

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User rating for Luther College - Academics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 19 user reviews.

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Facts

Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Credit and/or placement for scores of 4 and 5
IB Test Score Requirements Credit and/or placement for scores of 4 or higher on higher-level examinations
Degrees Awarded Bachelor's degree
Most Popular Majors
  • Biology and Biological Sciences: 5%
  • Business Administration and Management: 4%
  • Health, Outdoor, and Physical Education: 3%
  • Music History and Literature: 5%
Special Study Options
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Best Places to Study
  • Franklin W. Olin building
  • Marty's in the basement of the Union
  • Oneota Coffee Shop
  • Preus Library
  • Sunnyside in the Center for the Arts
Did You Know?
  • "Paideia" is the ancient Greek word for education, and it's also the name of Luther's three-course interdisciplinary core curriculum. It involves English and history and covers ancient Greece and contemporary literature. It's generally despised among students, but is mandatory and a common bond among everyone.
  • Students are told to get lost during January! It's true: Luther's J-Term (January Term) is one of the most popular aspects of the College. For the whole month, everyone takes one course, which allows students to explore one subject in-depth for that time and be done with it. Before graduation, students are expected to take the initiative and spend at least one J-term learning out of the classroom, either in an internship, independent study, or on one of Luther's many J-term courses abroad. Popular destinations for January experiences include Hawaii, Ghana, Greece, Rome, London, and the Canary Islands.

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Hometown
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Major
English (with minor in Secondary Education)

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