History
Founded in 1861 by Norwegian immigrants, Luther values its heritage, just as it values the diversity of its students, staff, and faculty, who hail from many faith backgrounds and heritages.
Education
Luther offers more than 60 majors and preprofessional programs leading to the bachelor of arts degree. The college’s learning philosophy highlights connections between disciplines. Its thoughtful and rigorous curriculum moves beyond immediate interests toward engagement in the larger world. This approach to education helps Luther earn inclusion in the top tier of national liberal arts colleges in the U.S. News and World Report’s college guide.
Research
The demands for accurate and timely institutional information, both internally and externally, are great; the Office of Assessment & Institutional Research (AIR), established in 2003, serves the college by addressing this need through the gathering, interpreting, and sharing of data.
Career
The staff in the Career Center, in partnership with faculty, staff, alumni, parents, employers, and friends of Luther College support students as they become self-sufficient in the career planning process, leading to a meaningful life and satisfying work.
Luther College Key Statistics & Highlights
- 113 Scholarships
- 1,800 Students
- 1,044 Students (female)
- Private Institution Type
Luther College Overview
Luther College Scholarships
Luther College Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Luther College. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Fulbright Program
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Fulbright-Masaryk Award
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Hope For Addiction Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Sep 2026
Overcoming Homelessness Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1580 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
The Marietta Blau Grant
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Building Bridges Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
OAS Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Student services
New Student Orientation is designed to help first-year and transfer students make a successful transition into the Luther community. During orientation, you will:
- Learn more about Luther and the college’s academic and community expectations
- Interact in meaningful ways with other new students, faculty, and staff
- Gain tools and knowledge to help students be successful
- Build a community that will support, respect and protect one another
Housing services
With rooms that sleep two to four students, our first-year residence halls come equipped with social and study lounges, wireless internet, computer labs, laundry rooms, and kitchens.
Students currently living on campus select next year’s housing through a room draw, with preference given to students with the highest number of credit hours completed. Upper-class student housing includes college-owned houses, apartments, or townhouses, or clusters and suites in on-campus residence halls.
Library services
Preus Library contains physical collections of over 320,000 volumes. The majority of these items are available for public browsing in the Main Stacks, Reference, Current Periodicals, Atlases, Videos, DVDs, Microforms, and Curriculum Library areas.
Medical services
Located in Larsen Hall (south entrance), the Luther College Student Health Service is a comprehensive outpatient clinic that can meet most health needs of students. Medical problems that go beyond the scope of the Health Service are referred to appropriate off-campus facilities.
Campus life
Luther’s central campus, situated on nearly 200 acres of limestone bluff country, comprises eight major academic buildings, seven residence halls, one village of townhouses, a state-of-the-art athletic complex—including a brand-new aquatic center—and a bustling student union. At the heart of it all sits Bentdahl Commons, a campus green that acts as a gathering space for the Luther community. Connected by curving sidewalks, Luther’s central campus has the distinction of reflecting historic landscape design, mapped in the early 1900s by renowned architect Jens Jensen.
Sports facilities
- Legacy Field in Carlson Stadium
- Tennis Facilities
- Soccer Facilities
- Baseball Diamond
- Softball Diamond - The softball diamond consists of dugouts, bullpens, batting cages, and more. It seats up to 500 people and includes wireless internet for streaming.
- Cross-Country Course
- Roger K. Fjelstul Golf Performance Center
- Regents Center Gymnasium
- Paul Solberg Wrestling Complex
- Aquatic Center
- Sports and Recreation Center - The Sports and Recreation Center includes a six-lane track; six tennis courts; and year round training facilities for other sports.
- Legends Fitness for Life Center - The center features cardiovascular machines, free weights, weight machines, a climbing wall, a computer lab, and social area.
Student clubs
The student activities program provides students with opportunities to engage in cultural, educational, social and recreational activities, which are an integral part of the living-learning community at Luther. Students develop their talents and abilities in leadership and teamwork through their participation.
- Active Minds
- Alpha Beta Psi
- Black Student Union (BSU)
- Climbing Club
- Entrepreneurship Club (E-Club)
- Food Council
- Habitat for Humanity
- International Student & Allies Association (ISAA)
- Latines Unides
- Luther College ACapella
- Luther Ballroom/Swing Dance Club
- Luther College Cheerleading
- Norse Knitters
- PRIDE
- SAC Cinema
- SPIN Theatre Company
- Student Philanthropy Council
- The Comedy Club
- Top Banana Improv Troupe
Accreditation
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 Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Decorah City
Luther College Student Reviews & Awards
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- 4 Star 1 Review
- 3 Star 1 Review
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
A rewarding university experience
My experience at the Catholic University of Lille was, overall, very positive. The institution offers a good balance between academic rigor and student well-being. The professors are competent, approachable, and genuinely committed to student success. The courses are engaging and thought-provoking, making learning easy. I highly recommend this university to anyone seeking a high-quality education in a dynamic and welcoming environment.
Great campus
This university seems really cool to me, there is a large campus, a lot of good person to chat with, a lot of different teachers/searchers ready to help you for your studies. The university's restaurants are quite good as well which is very important after a long period of studying.
Academic and Finances
I like the degree program but I am barely makinh through it due to financial stress.
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