Founded in 1852, Wartburg College. is a Private college. Located in Iowa, which is a city setting in Iowa, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,482 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.
The Wartburg College Academic calendar runs on a Four-one-four plan basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 96 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Wartburg College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
68%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
0
SAT Range
902-1070
ACT Range
21-26
Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,21% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 11 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
80% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 58% were in the top quarter, and 33% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Wartburg College.
5%
“We”re apathetic”
24%
“We know about current events and vote”
62%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
10%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
19%
“Sometimes, but not often”
62%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
19%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
14%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
81%
“I feel extremely safe”
10%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
57%
“We live for the big game”
14%
“It”s not really our thing”
5%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
52%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
29%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
62%
“They”re always available”
62%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
24%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
14%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
29%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
52%
“We only party on weekends”
19%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
33%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
52%
“There might be people who do”
14%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
5%
“We”re apathetic”
24%
“We know about current events and vote”
62%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
10%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
19%
“Sometimes, but not often”
62%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
19%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
14%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
81%
“I feel extremely safe”
10%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
57%
“We live for the big game”
14%
“It”s not really our thing”
5%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
52%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
29%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
62%
“They”re always available”
62%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
24%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
14%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
52 Students rated on-campus housing 3.9 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
37 Students rated off-campus housing 3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
52 Students rated campus food 3.7 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
52 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
52 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 79 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
52 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
52 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
52 Students rated academics 4 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.
Wartburg College REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Wartburg College?
27 Students rated Wartburg College
Aidan - 03/27/2024
I can't wait to start school there in the fall!
Tyler - 03/02/2023
As an athlete at the college, it is a great experience. We have top notch facilities and an even better coaching staff. Housing is the only problem I have encountered. It is very difficult to get off campus, but the door facilities are very nice. The food is good most of the time, but there are some rough nights. If you are interested in the night life there are things to do, but it's not every night thing.
Wyatt - 01/26/2021
Wartburg college is a beautiful college thatbis well maintained year round. They offer a larfe selection of majors and minors as well as a great assortment of quality extracurricular activities. The only downside of wartburg comes from individuals, but not from the college as a whole.
Liberty - 12/10/2020
I am sure that the pandemic has made everyone's college experiences duller this year, but as an incoming first year, the college experience as a whole has been a bit disappointing. However, I do not blame the college for this, because the faculty and older students had clearly been trying their hardest to make the experience the best that they could within the circumstances.
Kristen - 02/24/2020
Wartburg College is a college that strives to challenge its students. Transitioning to college was tough but through the support and help of my professors and peers (a mix of upper- and lower-classmen), I was able to make it through. The dorms are decent to live in and the Mensa food can get very bland after a while, you will enjoy your time here because of the friendships and connections that you have made. Wartburg is a warm and loving community that has always made me feel safe. I never feel homesick (ok, maybe I do miss my dog every once in a while) or burnt out (balance your time wisely, kids). Wartburg College has provided me with my first dose of independence and self-assurance in my future plans, and I am thankful that I chose to go to Wartburg!
Stacy - 10/13/2019
I got a great education and had a lovely college experience. The only thing I didn't like about Wartburg was the cost. It is definitely on the more expensive side. Wartburg is good about providing scholarships, but the cost of college still adds up very quickly.
Kahri - 08/30/2019
My opinion of Wartburg is very positive, as for the 3 days that I had visited, everything was very up-to-date and neat. The housing on campus was clean and had a common room and activities. The Mensa had great food, as well as the Den-Rittersaal. The academics here are fantastic and there are many very intelligent teachers and professors willing to help out.
Luca - 06/12/2019
Wartburg College is a Fantastic school with caring staff and students. It isn't very big, but it has a homey feel and is nice enough for me. The classes are not very big, making it an easier learning environment. Wartburg overall is highly recommended from many people, including myself. It's a great fit for me.
Moriah - 05/28/2019
Moving to any new place is hard and scary, not only that, but it is also a huge shift from what is known to what is unknown. Moving can create a lot of internal questions - such as, what is a home.
Wartburg College is a place that you can come to call home. If you are looking for a small school where deep connections, lifetime friends, and authentic learning can be pursued and found, then Wartburg just might be the place for you. Outside of Wartburg's academic strength, you will also find a great place to pursue hobbies and your passions. Wartburg will give you and has given me, an opportunity to grow and become the person you want to be. It is a wonderful place to understand who you are in the world and who your willing to become.
But most importantly Wartburg College is a safe place, a place - if you let it, can become your home.
Alexis - 05/21/2019
I believe that Wartburg College provides a quality education for its students. With smaller class sizes, professors and faculty are better able to accommodate student needs, as well as be more available on a one-on-one basis. Wartburg is very dedicated to getting students out in four years, and I feel they are able to achieve that. If you are an athlete, academics and athletics are very easily combined, and same with the fine arts. There are several places where you can feel you belong and it's very nice. It feels like home, it feels like you belong, and the faculty and staff make everyone feel valued and important.
taylor - 05/10/2019
I like how some of the teachers are willing to help you and they just want to help you pass and graduate. Their football, volleyball, track, softball and girl’s basketball teams were great this year they honestly improve every year I truly think that we have some great coaches who really car about not only the sport but academically and that just want the student-athletes to be successful. Even the students that are not athletes the teachers just want them to and want to see them succeed. I also really love our campus it is so homely and welcoming.
Anjela - 03/10/2019
I have enjoyed my time here so far and I cannot wait to continue my education here. I love the atmosphere and the people. There are a few things that could be improved such as some dorm updates, but I think overall as a college, Wartburg is wonderful.
Edvin - 01/04/2019
Awesome place and great people, they are there not only to teach us school classes but also to teach us to grow as man and help us be successful in our lives and communities. College location is Awesome. Small town but very close to other places, such as shopping places.
Sarah - 12/11/2018
Wartburg College is a fine establishment. The small class size makes your education personal. Your teacher know who you are and what you are passionate about. At Wartburg, you are not a number on a roster but a name, face, and personality. The school has its weaknesses though. The business office is often unorganized, the food is better than high school but will drive you crazy after four years, and there are cliques. The students are passionate though and super involved. You won't find another organization where the average student is involved in 3 or more things. And the music program is phenominal.
Ryan - 11/03/2018
Wartburg College is a small Lutheran college in Iowa. The overarching positive is that it has great academics with professors who care. Wartburg is a great college for those who went to small town Iowa and never had a large high school experience. They claim to be a Christian college, but that is not seen nearly as much as the sports and band influence. Student's will feel apart of the college if involved in sports or band, but if they go for the "typical college experience" they should search else where for a cheaper and more diverse activities. Would recommend to those who want to continue playing a sport or perform, but did not receive any larger scholarships else where.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Wartburg College is 68%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
Since I did not do all that well in High School, I would tell myself to get out more. Then take ONE year to work, explore, and live some. Finally I would tell myself to go to college when I was younger and had more energy.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
The worst thing about my school would be the diversity on campus. My college brings in many students from all over the world, but when they get there the school does not do anything with them. In this case, there are so many opportunities to enhance the school and attract more newcoming students, but they do not take advantage of them. Most of the time, the minority and international population on campus leave the school because they do not feel a part of the campus.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
Before coming to college I wish that I would have known...
I wish I would have known how easy it would be to make friends. I was scared that nobody would like me and I would be a loner.
I wish I would have known that it was okay not to have a major picked out. There are people who are trained to help you figure it out.
I wish I would have known how AWESOME this experience would be.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
To me the most frustrating part about my school is the price of tuition. With a whopping forty-five thousand dollar price tag, it makes attending this school a little bit frustrating due to the lack of federal and family aid.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
99% of students attending Wartburg College receive some sort of financial aid.
28% were awarded federal grants.73%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.