Luther College Acceptance Rate
Decorah, Iowa · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,447
- Admitted
- 1,793
- Yield
- 19.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Luther College's acceptance rate has risen from 71.2% in 2014–15 to 73.3% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 3,440 to 2,447 (-29%) over that period.
Its 73.3% rate makes Luther College more selective than about 56% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 26 tracked Iowa schools, it is more selective than about 58%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (75% for women vs 71.9% for men, a 3.1-point gap). Luther College has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 19.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,440 | 2,448 | 71.2% | 559 |
| 2015–16 | 3,896 | 2,606 | 66.9% | 624 |
| 2016–17 | 3,856 | 2,608 | 67.6% | 520 |
| 2017–18 | 4,288 | 2,791 | 65.1% | 517 |
| 2018–19 | 4,422 | 2,767 | 62.6% | 554 |
| 2019–20 | 4,108 | 2,558 | 62.3% | 527 |
| 2020–21 | 3,640 | 2,340 | 64.3% | 453 |
| 2021–22 | 2,495 | 1,898 | 76.1% | 444 |
| 2022–23 | 2,188 | 1,648 | 75.3% | 400 |
| 2023–24 | 2,447 | 1,793 | 73.3% | 352 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,095 | 821 | 75% |
| Men | 1,352 | 972 | 71.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 550–650 | 11% |
| SAT Math | 548–668 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–29 | 28% |
How Luther College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Luther College's acceptance rate?
Luther College's acceptance rate is 73.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,793 admitted of 2,447 applicants).
Is Luther College test optional?
Luther College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Luther College?
Luther College received 2,447 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,793.
What SAT score do you need for Luther College?
Admitted students at Luther College typically scored 550–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 548–668 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Luther College getting harder to get into?
Luther College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 71.2% in 2014–15 to 73.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.luther.edu/.