Luther Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Luther College Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is Luther College to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Luther College (Luther)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Luther's acceptance rate is 71.54% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 2,632 students applied and 1,883 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Luther.

To apply to Luther, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Luther's acceptance rate places 6th out of 30 Iowa colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1215 and the ACT score is 25 at Luther. Luther's SAT score ranks 6th out of 17 Iowa colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Luther's yield rate is 19.92%, which is slightly lower by 3.75 percentage points (approximately 15.8% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Luther at Iowa colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%. This comparison helps contextualize Luther's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Luther's acceptance rate is 71.54% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.92%. 1,561 men and 1,069 women applied to Luther and 1,080 men and 802 women students were accepted.

Among them, 206 men and 169 women were enrolled in Luther. You can explore the Luther's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Luther
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	2,632	1,561	1,069	0	2
Admitted	1,883	1,080	802	0	1
Enrolled	375	206	169	0	0
Acceptance Rate	71.54%	69.19%	75.02%	-	50.00%
Yield	19.92%	19.07%	21.07%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Luther College 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 33 students (9% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 65 students (17% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Luther.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,215, including 610 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 605 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 668 and the 25th percentile is 550. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 738 and the 25th percentile is 528.

The median ACT composite score is 25, with a 75th percentile score of 29 and a 25th percentile score of 22 at Luther. The median ACT Math score is 25 and the median ACT English score is 24.

How competitive is Luther's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Luther College are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,295, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Luther
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,078	1,215	1,406
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	550	610	668
SAT Math	528	605	738
ACT Composite	22	25	29
ACT Math	20	25	28
ACT English	20	24	29

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Luther College 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Luther. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Luther College.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Luther Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Luther:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://luther.edu/admission-aid
Online Application: https://www.luther.edu/admission-aid/how-to-apply
Calendar System: Four-one-four plan
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor

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What is the acceptance rate at the Luther?

Luther is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 71.54%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Luther?

Luther recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Luther is 1,215, and the average ACT score is 25. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Luther require essays or personal statements?

Luther recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Luther admission?

Luther recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Luther does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Luther requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Luther requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Luther?

The institutional SAT code for Luther is 6375 and 4-digit ACT code is 1330.