by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Luther College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent tuition and fees at Luther College came in at $52,120 for the year for full-time undergrads. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Of those figures, the required fees were $980; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,140 |
| Fees | $980 |
| Total | $52,120 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does Luther College charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Luther College costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Luther College sits above the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Luther College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Luther College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $46,130 |
| Two Years Ago | $47,510 |
| One Year Ago | $49,650 |
| Most Recent Year | $51,140 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Luther has trended over the reported years.
From the prior year, tuition moved up 3.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $53,684 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 3.69%, so cost a year out lands around $54,040.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $54,040 |
| In 2 Years | $56,031 |
| In 3 Years | $58,095 |
| In 4 Years | $60,236 |
| In 5 Years | $62,455 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $228,402.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at Luther College, head to the Luther College Financial Aid page.
