Luther College Acceptance Rate (72%) & SAT/ACT Scores

Q: What is the acceptance rate at Luther College?

Luther College's acceptance rate was 72% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,883 of 2,632 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 72% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 550–668 reading and writing, 528–738 math

ACT, middle 50%: 22–29 composite

Average net price: $24,790 a year (2022–23)

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Luther College GPA requirements

Luther College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Luther College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Luther College acceptance rate

Luther College admitted 1,883 of 2,632 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 72%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Luther College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Decorah, Iowa, with 1,384 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Luther College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	550	610	668
SAT Math	528	605	738
ACT Composite	22	25	29
ACT English	20	24	29
ACT Math	20	25	28

9% submitted SAT scores and 17% submitted ACT scores, as Luther College reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1218 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Luther College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Luther College's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Luther College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $24,790 a year at Luther College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Luther College?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Luther College admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What GPA does Luther College look for?

Luther College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Luther College?

Check Luther College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Luther College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 9% sent SAT scores and 17% sent ACT scores.

Is it easy to get into Luther College?

Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Luther College admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What is the acceptance rate at Luther College?

Luther College's acceptance rate was 72% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,883 of 2,632 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What SAT and ACT scores do Luther College students have?

The middle 50% of Luther College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 550–668 in reading and writing and 528–738 in math; ACT composite 22–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How important is GPA for getting into Luther College?

A lot: Luther College requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Luther College look at legacy status?

No. Luther College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the average net price at Luther College?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,790 a year at Luther College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Luther College accept AP credit?

Yes. Luther College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Luther College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Luther CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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