Wartburg College

Private nonprofit four-year university in Waverly, IA that costs an average of $23,374 a year after financial aid, admits 76% of applicants and graduates 68% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$23,374
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
68%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$60,035

Private nonprofitTown (distant)1,452 undergraduates

Cost of Wartburg College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$42,796
Tuition and fees, in-state$27,300
Housing and food (on campus)$12,410
Books and supplies$1,264
Average net price after aid$23,374

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$17,579
$30,001–48,000$17,029
$48,001–75,000$15,290
$75,001–110,000$15,712
$110,001+$28,447

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Wartburg College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate76%
Average SAT1,136
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)470–620
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)460–580
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)21–27
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate68%
First-year retention76%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$51,596
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$60,035
Rank in Iowa (earnings)12th of 31 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$27,000
Typical monthly loan payment$307 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants28%
Students with federal loans66%

Majors and programs at Wartburg College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (41)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services16$66,020—
Business/Commerce120$55,064$27,000
Communication and Media Studies30$45,308$25,852
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas46$44,811$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods49$43,914$27,000
Psychology48$42,553$27,000
Sociology34$42,452$27,000
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology20——
Biology51—$27,000
Chemistry2——
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions———
Community Organization and Advocacy———
Computer and Information Sciences22——
Design and Applied Arts14——
Economics12——
Engineering Science27——
English Language and Literature9——
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies1——
Fine and Studio Arts5——
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics3——
History9——
International Relations and National Security Studies5——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Library Science, Other———
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods8——
Mathematics11——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies1——
Music11——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research9——
Neurobiology and Neurosciences30—$26,000
Physics4——
Political Science and Government17——
Public Health8——
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions22——
Religion/Religious Studies12——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies———
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics17——
Social Sciences———
Social Sciences, Other———
Social Work19——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness37—$27,000

Master's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations23——
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions———

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations———

Similar colleges in Iowa

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
University of DubuqueDubuque$25,17189%$60,869
Grand View UniversityDes Moines$21,70599%$58,718
Luther CollegeDecorah$23,94572%$61,821
Buena Vista UniversityStorm Lake$18,85578%$51,626
Dordt UniversitySioux Center$25,94468%$57,576
William Penn UniversityOskaloosa$23,74952%$52,106
Simpson CollegeIndianola$20,46086%$57,816
Grinnell CollegeGrinnell$15,20315%$72,106

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About Wartburg College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationWaverly, IA
SettingTown (distant)
Undergraduates1,452
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitewartburg.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Wartburg College's acceptance rate?

Wartburg College admits 76% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,136 on the SAT.

How much does Wartburg College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $42,796 a year (tuition and fees: $27,300). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $23,374 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $17,579.

How much do Wartburg College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $60,035 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 12th of 31 similar colleges in Iowa. The best-paid bachelor's program is accounting and related services ($66,020 a year after graduation).

What is Wartburg College's graduation rate?

68% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 76% of first-year students return for a second year.