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Wartburg College

Wartburg College

Waverly, IA · Town · 1,452 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Wartburg College, a private liberal arts institution in Waverly, Iowa, is best known for its supportive, faith-integrated community and its distinctive 4-4-1 academic calendar, which features a unique May Term dedicated to immersive travel and field research. The college boasts exceptionally strong programs in music therapy, business, communication arts, and the sciences, including a renowned pre-medical track with medical school acceptance rates that consistently double the national average. Outside the classroom, the campus culture is highly active and tight-knit, with more than half of the student body participating in either powerhouse NCAA Division III athletics or celebrated music ensembles. This holistic experience prepares students for lives of leadership and service, resulting in an impressive 99 percent job and graduate school placement rate within seven months of graduation.


Wikipedia:Wartburg College is a private Lutheran liberal arts college in Waverly, Iowa.

Location
Waverly, IA, 50677-0903 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
153 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$64,359
Avg net price
$32,908
Room & board
$11,750
Tuition
$26,250
Books & supplies
$1,234/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$21,688
$30–48k
$20,751
$48–75k
$27,056
$75–110k
$28,873
$110k+
$38,864
Admissions
Admit rate
76%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1136
Reading 470620
Math 460580
ACT midpoint
23
Composite 2127
English 1927
Math 2126
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Wartburg College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
66%
4-yr on-time completion
45%
1st-yr retention
76%
Transfer-out rate
17%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
68%
Transferred
25%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
7%
Median earnings (6yr)
$48,795
Median earnings (10yr)
$56,201
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$10,125$27,518
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,000
Student Body
Men 55%Women 45%
13
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
22%
First-generation
17%
Median family income
$83,925
Independent students
2%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
81%
Hispanic
4%
Black
5%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
5%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$48,795
10 years after entry
$56,201
Business/Commerce, General57
Biology, General29
Psychology, General28
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas27
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods23
Neurobiology and Neurosciences22
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness20
Communication and Media Studies14
Engineering Science14
Sociology14
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics12
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions12
Computer and Information Sciences, General11
Political Science and Government11
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology10
Religion/Religious Studies10
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Institutional
Endowment
$100M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Arts & Sciences)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$7,194/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,199
Federal loan rate
67%

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