Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

76.1%

The data shows that the ACT was more popular among the first-time enrolled students, with a majority of students opting for this test.

Average SAT Score

1203

Students submitting SAT Score

Out of the total 1898 admitted students 36 students submitted their SAT score when applying.

8%

For the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, 50% of their scores fell within the following range 1088-1318. Specifically, in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, 50% of admitted students scored between 528 and 630, while 25% scored below 528 and another 25% scored above 630.

In the Math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 560 and 688, while 25% scored below 560 and 25% achieved a score of 688. The data suggests that, applicants with a composite SAT score of 1203 or higher have competitive chances of gaining admission to Luther College.

Overall, for the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 55% of test takers nationally.

  • Reading and Writing

    528-630
  • Math

    560-688

Average ACT Score

The average ACT score of admitted students for Fall 2021 enrollment season.

26

Students who Submitted ACT Score

Out of the 1898 admitted students 165 students submitted their ACT score when applying.

37%

Similar to the SAT, Luther College does not require applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores. However, during the Fall 2021 admissions season, around 37% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

The middle 50% of admitted students received a composite ACT score between 22 and 29, with 25% scoring above 29 and another 25% scoring below 22.

For the admitted students who submitted ACT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 50% of test takers nationally.

  • English

    21-28
  • Math

    21-27
  • Composite

    22-29

Applicants Stats

The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in Luther College during the Fall 2021 enrollment season.

Total Men Women
Applicants 2,495 1,409 1,086
Admitted students 1,898 1,040 858
Enrolled students 444 215 229
Acceptance rate 76% 74% 79%
Yield rate 23% 21% 27%
    • Total Applicants

      During the Fall 2021 enrollment season, Luther College received a total of 2,495 applications. These applications included 1,409 male applicants and 1,086 female applicants.
    • Admitted Students

      Out of the 2,495 applicants, Luther College admitted 1,898 students. Among the admitted students, there were 1,040 males and 858 females who received offers of admission.
    • Enrolled Students

      Among the admitted students, 444 students chose to enroll at Luther College. This means that 444 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2021 term. Among the enrolled students, 215 were male and 229 were female.
    • Acceptance Rate

      The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, Luther College had an overall acceptance rate of 76% for the Fall 2021 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 74% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 79%.
    • Yield Rate

      The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. Luther College had an overall yield rate of 23% for the Fall 2021 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 21%, and for female admitted students, it was 27%.

Admission and Enrollment Trends

The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for Luther College over the past 7 years.

Applicants Admitted Students Acceptance Rate Enrolled Students Yield Rate
Year Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women
2015 3,896 1,727 2,169 2,606 1,090 1,516 67% 63% 70% 624 294 330 24% 27% 22%
2016 3,856 1,755 2,101 2,608 1,144 1,464 68% 65% 70% 520 243 277 20% 21% 19%
2017 4,288 1,910 2,378 2,791 1,191 1,600 65% 62% 67% 517 226 291 18% 19% 18%
2018 4,422 1,922 2,500 2,767 1,150 1,617 63% 60% 65% 554 220 334 20% 19% 21%
2019 4,108 1,777 2,331 2,558 1,029 1,529 62% 58% 66% 527 247 280 21% 24% 18%
2020 3,640 1,710 1,930 2,340 1,010 1,330 64% 59% 69% 453 198 255 19% 20% 19%
2021 2,495 1,409 1,086 1,898 1,040 858 76% 74% 79% 444 215 229 23% 21% 27%

Admission Requirements

Fall 2021

Luther College uses the following list of admission requirements and recommended documents when evaluating students' applications. All documents listed under the Required sections must be submitted with your application, but those listed under the Recommended section are optional.

Luther College is a test-optional college where applicants are not required to submit standardized test (SAT or ACT) scores with their applications. Test scores are considered if submitted, but they are not mandatory. In the 1 enrollment season, 1 of admitted students submitted SAT scores, and 1 submitted ACT scores for admission. Please double-check with the school to verify the current and complete admission requirements.

Required

  • Secondary school GPA
  • Secondary school rank
  • Secondary school record
  • Recommendation letters
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Recommended

  • Completion of college-preparatory program

Considered

  • Test scores (SAT/ACT)

Neither required nor recommended

  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • Other tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Accepted Credits

Fall 2021

The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at Luther College.

  • Credit for life experiences

    Not Accepted
  • Advanced placement (AP) credits

    Accepted
  • Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)

    Accepted

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