# Wartburg College

Waverly, IA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/wartburg-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 76% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,543 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 2,528 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 470–620 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 460–580 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 21–27 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $42,796 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $23,374 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $17,579 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $17,029 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $15,290 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $15,712 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $28,447 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,452 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 68% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $60,035 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 (FY2024) |

## What Wartburg College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Required
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 154527. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology