An Iowa College in the Liberal Arts Tradition
Hi, welcome to Luther!
We're a private liberal arts college in beautiful Decorah, Iowa.
60+ Majors, Minors, and Programs
At Luther you are at the intersection of passionate people and big ideas. Over cups of coffee, in the classroom, and halfway around the world, our faculty will inspire you for life.
A Residential Campus Community
Campus is the center of life at Luther. First-year residence halls are designed to help you meet new people and make lifelong friends. You’ll find a home here.
Proven Outcomes
A Luther education can take you anywhere. Nearly 100% of Luther grads are employed, engaged in graduate or professional study, or involved in volunteer service within months of graduation.
Being Community
Learn about Luther’s approach to learning and commitment to community during the global pandemic.
99% of students receive financial aid
We strive to make your education affordable through scholarships, work-study opportunities, loans and grants.
Ideas & Creations Blog
A Life Lesson from a Biking Grandma
How do you prepare to cycle as many as 84 miles in a day? In this post, Paul Gardner reflects on what we can do to prepare for and improve on challenges we face.
Meet Carl.
Read how Assistant Professor Aaron Lurth worked on a collaborative research project with a student to create humorous images that captured moments in time where he felt anxious, uncomfortable, and out of place.
What Is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth celebrates a significant turning point that has sparked other turning points in the struggle of black Americans for genuine freedom, writes Professor Guy Nave. It is a reminder of the strength and power of black perseverance and a source of strength for continued perseverance.
30 Years of Luther's Washington Semester
In this post, Professor Emeritus John Moeller shares how he's witnessed Luther students' return from their Washington experience with a heightened discernment for their calling and an understanding of how they might best serve the common good.