Luther College (Iowa)
Coordinates: 43°18′58″N 91°48′11″W / 43.316°N 91.803°W / 43.316; -91.803
| Luther College | |
|---|---|
| Motto | Soli Deo Gloria and Verbum Dei Manet in Æternum |
| Motto in English | To God alone be the Glory and The Word of the Lord endures forever |
| Established | 1861 |
| Type | Private |
| Religious affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church in America |
| Endowment | $94.7 million (July 2009) |
| President | Richard L. Torgerson |
| Academic staff | 181 full-time |
| Students | 2,500 |
| Location | Decorah, Iowa, USA |
| Campus | 175 acres (71 ha) main campus, an additional 825 acres (334 ha) of field research areas |
| Colors |
Blue and White |
| Nickname | Norse |
| Affiliations | Phi Beta Kappa, Associated Colleges of the Midwest |
| Website | www.luther.edu |
Luther College is a four-year, residential liberal arts institution of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, located in Decorah, Iowa, USA. The college offers more than 60 majors and preprofessional programs leading to the bachelor of arts degree, with the greatest number of graduates coming from biology, education, and music.
Eighty-nine percent of Luther's 181 full-time faculty hold an earned doctorate or terminal degree. The college's student-faculty ratio is 12:1. A Phi Beta Kappa chapter attests the academic excellence of the college. Nearly 40 states and more than 50 countries are represented in the 2,500-member student body. Over 80 percent of Luther students study abroad, and the college has one of the highest Peace Corps and other service corps participation rates nationally. Luther's mission statement emphasizes faith, leadership, and service to the larger world. Its 800-acre (320 ha) campus is located in the bluff country of northeast Iowa along the Upper Iowa River. Luther is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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