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Campus Life

Campus Size

Small Campus
2,412
Total Undergrads
Including 59 Part-time
612
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 1 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
57% Women
43% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division III (with football)

Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

10
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $83,906)
9
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $67,559)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 157 146 - -
Baseball 37 - - -
Basketball 29 19 - Yes
Football 96 - - -
Golf 12 9 - Yes
Soccer 34 28 - Yes
Softball - 18 - Yes
Swimming and Diving 17 24 - -
Tennis 22 15 - Yes
Volleyball - 23 - -
Wrestling 40 - - -
Court Sports - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes Yes
Rugby - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2.2%
Black/non-Hispanic 1.4%
Hispanic 2.3%
Non-resident alien 5.1%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 8.6%
Two or more races 0.0%
White/non-Hispanic 80.3%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 5%

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, maximum 20 meals per week.

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Student Newspaper
  • Yearbook
  • Radio Station
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Model United Nations
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 3
Liquor Law Violation 0
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 3
Property Crime 0

Notable Alumni

  • Adolph Herseth [Class of 1943], Principal trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (1948,2001)
  • Cheryl Browne [Class of 1972], 1970 Miss Iowa pageant winner and Miss America competitor
  • Clarence Norman Brunsdale [Class of 1913], 24th governor and U.S. senator from North Dakota
  • Dagfinn Haringten [Class of 1979], Norwegian Minister of Labour and Social Affairs
  • Drew Curtis [Class of 1995], Founder of Fark.com
  • Eric Cutler [Class of 1999], Opera singer
  • Kurt Heinecke [Class of 1987], Primary music composer for the Veggie Tales series
  • Mark Johnson-Williams [Class of 1976], Co-designer of Tickle Me Elmo
  • Marty Haugen [Class of 1973], Composer of sacred music (Holden Evening Prayer)
  • Jacob Aall Ottesen Preus [Class of 1903], 20th governor of Minnesota
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Jessica
  • 4
  • “In most cases, students must live on campus for through their junior year. Though not the most luxurious dorm rooms in the country, the freshmen dorms are known to create…”

  • Jan-10-2012 » Read More
  • Taylor from De, IA
  • 5
  • “the sophomore and junior dorm buildings have just been remodeled, and even the oldest dorm buildings are up to par. the ras are always friendly, and there is just an…”

  • Jan-20-2012 » Read More
  • Danielle from Decorah, IA
  • 4
  • “luther does a great job of creating community in the dorms for your first year. the dorms are pretty clean and okay. i lived in brandt which is very nice.…”

  • Jan-28-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 4
  • Dylan from Decorah, IA
  • Apr-09-2013 I am a current student here

    The cafeteria is undergoing yet another renovation this coming summer, so things are only going to improve. The food is 'okay' most days, but some days, they have pretty fine cuisine. There are several other on-campus options that offer consistently good food.

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  • 2
  • Marissa
  • Feb-07-2013 I am a current student here

    While the food is not the best, as a student you get used to being creative and figuring out new options for food and meals.

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  • 4
  • Katharine from Decorah, IA
  • Jan-01-2013 I am a current student here

    The Cafeteria at Luther is a wonderful place. There are many options, and one is almost always able to find something truly delicious and satisfying. The only complaint is the food temperature, which is mostly warm.

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  • 5
  • Kaitlin from Mount Vernon, IA
  • Dec-30-2012 I am a current student here

    Honestly, I love the food here. There are enough options to have something different every night, so I never get tired of the food choices!

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  • 4
  • Andrea
  • Dec-15-2012 I am a current student here

    Caf food is varied and always has great healthy options. There are also two coffee cafes on campus and a grab-and-go style of dining in addition to the cafeteria.

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  • 3
  • Jen
  • Dec-04-2012 I am a current student here

    There are a lot of options in the cafeteria, but it is still cafeteria food.

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  • 5
  • Taylor from Decorah, IA
  • Nov-20-2012 I am a current student here

    There are more than enough opportunities to eat on campus. The Cafeteria (The CAF in student talk) is the main location on campus to eat. It is located in the student union, at the center of student activity. In The Cafeteria there are numerous options to eat including an Entree Bar, Pizza/Pasta Bar, Salad Bar, Vegetarian Bar, Grill Bar, Exhibition Bar, Condiment Bar, Fruit/Yogurt Bar, Dessert Bar, Ice Cream Bar, and two Drink Bars. The late night eating establishment on campus is called Marty's. There, you can get chicken strips, burgers, cookies, deli wraps, pizza and pasta, or my personal favorite...sushi! A really healthy option on campus is Oneota Market. At this place you can get some grab-and-go sandwiches, or their daily special. They live up to the term Taco Tuesdays with their weekly Walking Taco Bar. A must get on campus is Sunnyside Market's Famous Cinnamon Rolls. They are to die for.

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  • 2
  • Uyen from Vietnam
  • Sep-20-2012 I am a current student here

    Not so great generally. Because I am an Asian, it is understandable that food at a white-dominated school does not suit me well. But I still manage to find something to eat every meal.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Dylan from Decorah, IA
  • Apr-09-2013 I am a current student here

    There are sororities and fraternities on campus. While not my thing, they're not overly obnoxious and they do contribute a lot of good to the school with events they sponsor.

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  • 0
  • Jen
  • Dec-04-2012 I am a current student here

    A couple sororitys and frats.

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  • 0
  • Melissa from MN
  • May-07-2012 I am a current student here

    There is an expanding Greek program. I personally am not familiar with what it all entails, but I have some friends that are.

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  • 0
  • Hannah from Reedsburg, WI
  • May-01-2012 I am a current student here

    Luther's Greek Life is not a big part of life on campus, but there are a few unchartered but school-approved sororities and fraternities on campus. The students in Greek Life tend to be friendly and energetic, as well as heavily involved with service and philanthropy.

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  • 0
  • Danielle from Decorah, IA
  • Jan-28-2012 I am a current student here

    greek life is not very vibrant at luther. there are a couple sororities and frats, but there aren't huge houses dedicated to them like at many universities. they hold parties and benefits, but don't make up a huge part of campus life.

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