1852
Waverly,
IA
About Wartburg College
Wartburg College was founded in 1852 by Lutheran missionaries and is named after one of Germany’s best-known landmarks, the Wartburg Castle. With an average class size of 20 and a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio, you’re sure to receive the personalized, individualized educational experience you’d expect from one of Iowa’s top private universities.
Accreditation & Licensing
Wartburg College is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Type:
4-year, Private not-for-profitHighest Level Offered:
Master's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Evangelical Lutheran ChurchEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 1,447 ; Graduate: 31Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: Less than 1% ; Graduate: 77%Graduation Rate:
67%Transfer Rate:
8%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$56,201Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$27,000Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
90%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$38,071Yellow Ribbon Program:
YesCredit for Military Training:
YesGeographic and Educational Overview
Wartburg College is located in Iowa
Iowa at a Glance:
Des Moines
3,190,369
56,273 sq mi
3
34
15
$9,200.00
Top Majors in Iowa:
Top Incentives in Iowa:
- Iowa Tuition Grant: Up to $6,800 annually
Top Career Pathways in Iowa:
Agricultural Management
- Entry Level: Farm Manager ($55,000)
- Mid Level: Agricultural Operations Manager ($85,000)
- Senior Level: Agricultural Director ($130,000+)
- Required Education: BS Agricultural Science
- Certifications: CCA, CPAg
* Data is approximate and may be AI-enhanced