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Luther College Computer Science Programs

Luther College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Decorah, IA. A Remote Town offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Luther College Rankings

Luther Norse has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#4 of 10	State — Iowa
Overall Quality	#22 of 66	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#143 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is Luther College?

Get in touch with Luther Norse are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	700 College Drive, Decorah, IA 52101-1045
Phone:	5633872000
Website:	www.luther.edu/
Admissions:	luther.edu/admission-aid
Financial Aid:	luther.edu/offices/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Luther Norse?

You can apply to Luther Norse online at: https://www.luther.edu/admission-aid/how-to-apply

Luther Norse is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Luther Norse

Here’s what Luther Norse requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Luther Norse?

Luther Norse maintains an acceptance rate of 72%, which means it is fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 20% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

9% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 17% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Luther Norse, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 550 and 668. Math scores were between 528 and 738.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1078 to 1406. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Luther Norse ranged between 22 and 29.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Luther Norse vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,561	1,080	69%
Women	1,069	802	75%

Can I Afford Luther College?

The average net price after aid at Luther Norse is $25,635. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$51,140
In-State Fees	$980
Out-of-State Tuition	$51,140
Out-of-State Fees	$980
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$52,120
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$52,120

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 24% of students at Luther Norse receive some form of financial aid (352 students).

About 99% of students at Luther Norse receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $37,459 per student.

20% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,470.

Student Loan Debt

65% of Luther Norse undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,612 per year.

Luther College Undergraduate Student Diversity

Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,454 undergraduate students at Luther Norse, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Luther College undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	17
Black or African American	63
Hispanic	93
White	1,029
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Non-Resident	215

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Luther Norse are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Minnesota	111
Iowa	100
Wisconsin	36
Illinois	20
Texas	15

Additionally, approximately 14.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Luther College

Luther Norse provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

15 undergraduate students at Luther Norse took at least one online class.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Computer Science Programs at Luther College

The following computer science majors are available at Luther Norse, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Information Science/Studies	10	—	—	10
Computer Science	9	—	—	9

Academic Programs at Luther College

Luther Norse offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Bachelor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Luther Norse maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.