Founded in 1861 by Norwegian immigrants, Luther College is a four-year, residential liberal arts institution located in Decorah, Iowa, USA. The college offers more than 60 majors and preprofessional programs leading to the bachelor of arts degree, with the greatest number of graduates coming from biology, education, and music. Eighty-nine percent of Luther's 181 full-time faculty hold an earned doctorate or terminal degree. The college's student-...
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Founded in 1861 by Norwegian immigrants, Luther College is a four-year, residential liberal arts institution located in Decorah, Iowa, USA. The college offers more than 60 majors and preprofessional programs leading to the bachelor of arts degree, with the greatest number of graduates coming from biology, education, and music. Eighty-nine percent of Luther's 181 full-time faculty hold an earned doctorate or terminal degree. The college's student-faculty ratio is 12:1. A Phi Beta Kappa chapter attests the academic excellence of the college. Nearly 40 states and more than 50 countries are represented in the 2,500-member student body. Over 80 percent of Luther students study abroad, and the college has one of the highest Peace Corps and other service corps participation rates nationally. Luther's mission statement emphasizes faith, leadership, and service to the larger world. Its 800-acre campus, located in the bluff country of northeast Iowa along the Upper Iowa River, is among the...
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