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Wartburg College

Waverly, Iowa · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$48,795

Acceptance Rate

99%

Graduation Rate

67%

Annual Tuition

$51,040

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Wartburg College earn a median of $56,201 ten years after entry — 4% above the national median. Acceptance rate 99.4%, average SAT score 1136, in-state tuition $51,040.

At a Glance

Total Students

1,446

Retention Rate

80%

Faculty Ratio

13

Financial Aid

64%

Median Debt

$27,000

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,136

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

470–620

SAT Math (middle 50%)

460–580

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

21–27

Institution Overview

Wartburg College is a private, non-profit institution with a student body of 1,446. The college has a high acceptance rate of 99.4% and a graduation rate of 67%. The retention rate is 80.3%. The in-state tuition is $51,040, and 64% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, Wartburg College alumni earn a median of $45,643. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $48,795, and after ten years, the median earnings are $56,201. The median debt for graduates is $27,000.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$46k

1 YEAR

$49k

5 YEARS

$56k

10 YEARS

Top 37% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Wartburg College alumni earn a median salary of $45,643. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $48,795, and after ten years, the median salary is $56,201. The median debt for graduates is $27,000, and 64% of students receive financial aid.

Wartburg College has a high acceptance rate of 99.4%, with a graduation rate of 67% and a retention rate of 80.3%. The in-state tuition cost is $51,040. The college has a student body of 1,446.

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Campus Location

Waverly, Iowa

Waverly, IA 50677-0903

Wartburg College is located in Waverly, Iowa. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wartburg College has an acceptance rate of 99.4%.