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75.3%Acceptance
$50,320Tuition
1,454Students
75%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$59,850Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Evangelical Lutheran

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$50,320
Out-of-State Tuition
$50,320
Average Net Price
$25,635
Students Receiving Financial Aid
19.3%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,180
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,180
Books & Supplies
$1,040
Total Cost of Attendance
$62,540
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
82.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
60.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
19.3%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $16,937
$30,001 – $48,000 $17,977
$48,001 – $75,000 $22,180
$75,001 – $110,000 $25,995
$110,001+ $31,047

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $25,635 annually at Luther College, far below the $62,540 sticker price. Low-income families pay just $16,937 per year, while those earning over $110,000 pay $31,047. Over four years, expect to spend between $68,000 and $124,000 depending on your family's income.

The typical graduate leaves with $27,000 in debt, translating to $286 monthly payments. With median earnings of $59,850 ten years out, loan payments represent about 5.7% of gross income. The 82.6% loan repayment rate suggests most graduates manage their debt successfully. Only 19% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Luther attracts predominantly middle and upper-middle class families.

The best deal goes to lower-income students who qualify for substantial need-based aid and high earners who can afford the full cost without borrowing.

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