Luther College

Instruction: Luther offers 40 majors, 46 minors and interdisciplinary minors, and 9 preprofessional and specific programs. Luther's signature paideia program, an interdisciplinary course series offered for more than 36 years, helps integrate learning and builds community through shared academic experience. The College's music program, in which students train in performance, conducting, composition, and education, has six choirs, three bands, three orchestras and two jazz bands, many of which tour nationally and internationally. A vibrant off-campus student program draws approximately 75% of students to study abroad prior to graduation. Luther has 157 full-time faculty (approximately 93 percent with a terminal degree) and a 11.4:1 student-faculty ratio. Total enrollment was 1,988 fte students in the fall of 2018. 499 students graduated in the 2018-19 academic year.

Auxiliary enterprises: Luther College maintains a rural residential campus to enhance the educational experience of the student body with room and board programs designed to encourage a spirit of collegiality and conversation beyond the classroom and laboratory. In fall 2018, Luther's residence halls housed 1,830 students or 92% of total fall enrollment. 1,678 students used the College's dining service.

Academic support and student services: a student academic support center provides services, based on best practices in learning assistance, including needs assessment, student-to-student tutoring, and one-on-one instruction with professional staff. In collaboration with faculty and other staff, sasc coordinates specialized services for students with disabilities, manages the academic alert system, and supports initiatives of the advising program. Academic advising is done by faculty. Research and technology support are provided through an extensive library program. The College has more than 100 student organizations along with College ministries, health services, and recreation and wellness programs. Approximately 75% of students are engaged in work study to serve the Luther community, gain important work experience, and earn money toward expenses.