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About Wartburg College

lutheran affiliatedsmall liberal artshighly accessible admissionsstrong preprofessional programssmall class sizes

Wartburg College is a private liberal arts college in Waverly, IA, known for its lutheran affiliated, small liberal arts, and highly accessible admissions. With an acceptance rate of 97%, Wartburg College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 351 students each year. Wartburg College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 970–1120, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Wartburg College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $36,959 per year; the sticker price of $59,890 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Wartburg College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

97%
Overall Accept Rate
1045
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 970 – 1120 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Wartburg College

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Extracurriculars
Wartburg has deep roots in the Lutheran tradition and is known nationally for its music programs, especially choral music. If you sing, play an instrument, or have been active in church or community music, highlight that specifically in your application because it aligns closely with what makes Wartburg distinctive.
Application Strategy
Wartburg uses a unique May Term calendar where students take one intensive course for a month. Mention in your application if you are excited about experiential or project-based learning, because showing that you understand and want this structure signals a genuine fit with how Wartburg operates.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Wartburg College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$60k/yr$21.7k
30k-48k~$60k/yr$20.8k
48k-75k~$60k/yr$27.1k
75k-110k~$60k/yr$28.9k
110k+~$60k/yr$38.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

67%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$49k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,523
Undergrad Enrollment
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