Martin Luther College

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About Martin Luther College

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Martin Luther College is a small private college located on a campus in New Ulm, Minnesota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 743, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The college offers 16 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 71%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $17,420.

New Ulm, MN

$17,420

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

85%

Retention Rate Insight

85% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

71%

Graduation Rate Insight

71% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired to be considered for admission

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile22-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1051-1316

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

859

Students enrolled

33%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

77%

Unknown

0%

Black

1%

Hispanic

1%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

28% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

28%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

12

Total Online Enrollment

287

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

59% On-campus

41% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold78% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold6% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold100% online

Master'sCheck Bold100% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

28%

State Grant Aid

11%

Institution Grant Aid

98%

Pell Grant

28%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$3,932
State Grant Aid$6,751
Institution Grant Aid$4,498
Pell Grant Aid$3,824

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debtafter graduation

$29k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

36.6%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Education.
2Theology And Religious Vocations.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.