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Martin Luther College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 725
Religious affiliation Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 91%
Students retention rate 83%
On-time graduation rate 75%

Located in New Ulm, Minnesota, Martin Luther College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 91% indicates that Martin Luther College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Martin Luther College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Martin Luther College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Martin Luther College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

91.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$16,910

Cost of attendance at Martin Luther College in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $11,262
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,910

Cost of attendance at Martin Luther College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $16,133
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Martin Luther College received on average $7,090 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,090
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 56 30% $3,886 $217,638
Other Federal Grant 184 99% $2,378 $437,588
State Grant/Scholarships 15 8% $6,132 $91,973
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 182 98% $4,259 $775,062
Total Grant & Scholarships 184 99% $7,090 $1,304,623

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Martin Luther College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Martin Luther College students is 74.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 78.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 71.4%.

74.8%

  • white 76.4% 120 students
  • hispanic 100.0% 2 students
  • International Students 100.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Upper Midwest Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Martin Luther College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Martin Luther College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training