Luther College is a private undergraduate-only liberal arts college in Decorah, Iowa, affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Norwegian immigrants founded it in 1861 as a seminary, and it moved to Decorah in 1862. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and reported a $220.2 million endowment in 2025. Luther is known for its music program, including the touring Nordic Choir and Concert Band, and for high study-abroad participation, with over two-thirds of students going abroad. The Norse compete in NCAA Division III. Luther's admissions policy makes ACT and SAT scores optional; students who do not submit them remain eligible for all merit scholarships, and applicants can use the Common Application or Luther's own application.
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Luther's first-year application asks for a high school transcript, with ACT and SAT scores optional.
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Location
700 College Dr, Decorah, IA, Iowa, United States
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