Luther College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$46,760

Cost of attendance at Luther College in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$46,760

Cost of attendance at Luther College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Luther College was $25,929. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Luther College

Luther College net price calculator

$25,929

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Iowa and nationwide.

Iowa's average	$16,084
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Luther College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$25,929	$638 (3%)	$18,770	$18,668	$21,741	$23,935	$30,286
2021	$25,291	$1,486 (6%)	$21,838	$20,153	$23,262	$26,789	$28,747
2020	$23,805	$883 (4%)	$16,636	$17,630	$19,852	$24,393	$27,721
2019	$24,688	$1,325 (5%)	$17,555	$17,901	$19,950	$24,659	$29,263
2018	$26,013	$609 (2%)	$18,467	$19,040	$21,807	$25,700	$29,322
2017	$25,404	$292 (1%)	$17,762	$20,199	$22,099	$25,213	$28,416
2016	$25,112	$533 (2%)	$17,986	$20,312	$22,639	$25,673	$28,786
2015	$25,645	$772 (3%)	$18,797	$19,186	$21,705	$25,051	$28,451
2014	$24,873	--	$17,471	$19,150	$21,614	$24,989	$28,377

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Luther College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$61,175	$1,364 (2%)	$46,760	$13,375	$1,040
2021	$59,811	$1,926 (3%)	$45,610	$13,161	$1,040
2020	$57,885	$2,080 (4%)	$44,070	$12,775	$1,040
2019	$55,805	$1,760 (3%)	$42,290	$12,475	$1,040
2018	$54,045	$1,450 (3%)	$41,020	$11,985	$1,040
2017	$52,595	$1,430 (3%)	$40,040	$11,515	$1,040
2016	$51,165	$1,390 (3%)	$39,190	$10,935	$1,040
2015	$49,775	$1,340 (3%)	$38,370	$10,365	$1,040
2014	$48,435	$1,830 (4%)	$37,530	$9,865	$1,040
2013	$46,605	--	$36,100	$9,465	$1,040

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Luther College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,156 dormitories available to its students at $4,870 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Luther College is $541 per month.
Does Luther College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Luther College for one academic year is $5,490, which works out to $610 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Luther College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,040.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Luther College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,015

If living off-campus, with family: $3,015

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,015
How much is Luther College application fees?: Luther College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Luther College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Luther College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,650	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$1,650	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Luther College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Luther College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,490	$4,870	N/A	19	2,156
2021	$5,360	$4,750	N/A	19	2,156
2020	$5,200	$4,560	N/A	19	2,100
2019	$5,040	$4,420	N/A	20	1,897
2018	$4,800	$4,170	N/A	20	1,923
2017	$4,570	$3,930	N/A	0	2,017
2016	$4,350	$3,570	N/A	0	2,128

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Luther College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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