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Wartburg College
Waverly, IA · Private nonprofit · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 76%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $23,374
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 68%
- Median earnings
- $60,035
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Wartburg College is a private nonprofit college in Waverly, IA with 1,452 undergraduates. It admits 76% of applicants, and admitted students average 1136 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,374 per year ($17,579 for families earning under $30,000). 68% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $60,035 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 76%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,543
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,528
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 17%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing470–620
200800
SAT Math460–580
200800
ACT Composite21–27
136
What Wartburg College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $42,796
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $27,300
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$17,579
- $30–48k$17,029
- $48–75k$15,290
- $75–110k$15,712
- $110k+$28,447
Get a personal estimate with Wartburg College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 68%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings
- $60,035
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $27,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,452
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 28%
- White81%
- Hispanic4%
- Black5%
- Asian1%
Wartburg College FAQ
What is Wartburg College's acceptance rate?+
Wartburg College admits 76% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Wartburg College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 470–620 on SAT Reading and Writing and 460–580 on SAT Math; the average total is 1136.
What ACT score do you need for Wartburg College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–27.
Is Wartburg College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Wartburg College?+
In Fall 2023, 2,543 students applied to Wartburg College and 2,528 were admitted; 424 enrolled.
Does Wartburg College consider legacy status?+
Yes. Wartburg College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Wartburg College require an essay?+
Wartburg College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Wartburg College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $42,796 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,374.
What is Wartburg College's graduation rate?+
68% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 154527 · How we use this data
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