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Martin Luther College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

New Ulm, MN

$16,910

Avg tuition

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About Martin Luther College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Martin Luther College is a small private college located on a rural campus in New Ulm, Minnesota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 795, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The college offers 16 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 75%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $16,910.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

91% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

83% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

75% 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 scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*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 Percentile 21-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1080-1250

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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920

Students enrolled

29%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

92%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Two or more races

2%

Black

1%

Hispanic

1%

Asian

1%

Unknown

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

51%

Socio-economic diversity

30% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

10

Total Online Enrollment

271

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

64% On-campus

36% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 78% online

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's X Bold Not offered

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $16,910 $16,910
Graduate $5,400 $5,400

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

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

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $800
On-campus room and board $6,680
On-campus other expenses $4,300
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $6,680
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,300
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,300

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $28,690 $28,690
Off-campus without family $28,690 $28,690
Off-campus with family $22,010 $22,010

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

99%

State Grant Aid

8%

Institution Grant Aid

98%

Pell Grant

30%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $2,378
State Grant Aid $6,132
Institution Grant Aid $4,259
Pell Grant Aid $3,884

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debt after graduation

$29k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III with football

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

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Education

BA

MA

DOC

2

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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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.