Wartburg College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	4-1-4

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,409
Religious affiliation	Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	83%
Students retention rate	74%
On-time graduation rate	70%

Located in Waverly, Iowa, Wartburg College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university operates on a 4-1-4 calendar system, allowing students to engage in intensive study during the two shorter terms. This unique academic structure provides students with the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest or complete internships, enhancing their overall educational experience.

The acceptance rate of 83% indicates that Wartburg College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Wartburg 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 14-to-1, Wartburg College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 74% at Wartburg College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

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

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$47,500

Cost of attendance at Wartburg College in 2022 for students from Iowa.

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

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$47,500

Cost of attendance at Wartburg 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.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Wartburg College received on average $34,498 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.

$34,498

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	123	26%	$4,837	$594,935
Other Federal Grant	126	27%	$5,295	$667,227
State Grant/Scholarships	144	31%	$5,928	$853,564
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	443	95%	$31,065	$13,761,727
Total Grant & Scholarships	443	95%	$34,498	$15,282,518

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wartburg 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 Wartburg College students is 69.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 71.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 68.3%.

69.9%

asian 60.0% 3 students
African American 54.6% 12 students
white 74.2% 196 students
unknown 63.6% 21 students
hispanic 40.0% 2 students
International Students 58.3% 14 students
Mixed Race 55.6% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Football American Rivers Conference
Baseball American Rivers Conference
Basketball American Rivers Conference
Track and Cross Country American Rivers Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Wartburg College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Wartburg College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
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
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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