Wartburg College

Waverly, IA

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Overview

Lutheran liberal arts college in Iowa where choirs and bands tour Europe amid a tight-knit small-town community.

Identity

Academics

Culture

Outcomes

Identity

Wartburg College opened in 1852 when German Lutheran immigrants founded a seminary and college in rural Iowa to preserve their faith and culture. Today it carries a personality shaped by Lutheran values—service, music, and global awareness—in the quiet town of Waverly, population about 10,000, along the Cedar River. Students who thrive here seek close professor relationships, collaborative vibes, and hands-on learning rather than big-city excitement or cutthroat competition; those craving urban energy or large lectures might feel isolated.

1,462

Undergrads

21

Grad Students

75.8%

Acceptance

73.0%

Grad Rate

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Academics

13.0 : 1

Student-Faculty Ratio

76.0%

Retention Rate (Full-Time)

73.0%

6-Year Graduation Rate

70.0%

4-Year Graduation Rate

1,462

Undergraduate Enrollment

21

Graduate Enrollment

Admissions

75.8%

Acceptance Rate

3.30

Average GPA

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Test Score Range

SAT Math

460–580

SAT Reading

470–620

ACT Composite

21–27

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GPA

School avg: 3.30

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SAT

School range: 930–1200

400 – 1600 (total)

ACT

School range: 21–27

1 – 36 (composite)

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Financial Aid & Costs

Estimated Annual Cost

$59,590

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)

Cost Breakdown

Tuition

$46,740

Room & Board

$11,750

Books & Supplies

$1,100

Financial Aid

97%

Receiving Aid

24%

Pell Grant Recipients

$40,336

Avg Grant (recipients)

$8,514

Avg Federal Loan

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Campus Life

Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

1,263 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

Athletics

American Rivers Conference

Quick Facts

Type

Private

Undergraduate Enrollment

1,462

Acceptance Rate

76%

Graduation Rate

73%

Tuition & Room/Board

$58,490

Affiliation

Jewish

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wartburg.edu

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Waverly, IA 50677-0903

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