More selective than 71% of Iowa colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
11% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 28% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Luther College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
We don't have Luther College's Common Data Set yet, the college's own report of what it weighs in admissions, early decision and waitlist numbers. Work at Luther College or have its file? Send it to us.
Luther College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Luther College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550 | 668 |
| SAT math | 528 | 738 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1078 | 1406 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Luther College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 72% | 550–668 | 528–738 | 22–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 73% | 550–650 | 548–668 | 22–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Luther College compared with other Iowa colleges?
Luther College has the 9th-lowest acceptance rate of 29 Iowa colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Coe College | 64% | 66% | $18,745 |
| 6 | Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | 68% | 68% | $16,282 |
| 7 | Dordt University | 68% | 70% | $25,807 |
| 8 | Morningside University | 71% | 50% | $31,320 |
| 9 | Luther College | 72% | 71% | $23,097 |
| 10 | Clarke University | 72% | 56% | $24,479 |
| 11 | Wartburg College | 76% | 64% | $32,908 |
| 12 | Saint Ambrose University | 77% | 61% | $24,691 |
| 13 | Buena Vista University | 78% | 62% | $18,846 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Iowa colleges →
Who enrolls at Luther College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Luther College admissions questions
What is the Luther College acceptance rate?
Luther College accepts 72% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,793 of 2,447 applicants were admitted.
Does Luther College require the SAT or ACT?
Luther College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 11% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 28% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Luther College?
The middle 50% of Luther College enrolled first-year students scored 1078–1406 on the SAT and 22–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Luther College?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (352 of 1,793).
Is Luther College getting harder to get into?
Luther College accepted 72% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 73% for Fall 2023.
Is Luther College the right fit for your family?
Get a free report comparing Luther College with up to 4 other schools on what you'd actually pay, what graduates in your major earn, and how each fits your priorities.
Build my free reportCheck my chances of getting inWe never share your contact information.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Luther College overview