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Wartburg College

Wartburg College is a small, private institution located in Waverly, ia. Founded in 1852, Wartburg College offers undergraduate degrees in 42 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,402 undergraduates
cost $49,190 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Wartburg College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 97.5%
SAT score average 1113
ACT score average 23
Average high school GPA 3.6
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Wartburg College is known for one of its top majors: Business/Commerce, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Business/Commerce, General
Biology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Communication and Media Studies
Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Neurobiology and Neurosciences

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $49,190
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,280
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $1,300
Cost of attendance* $61,870
Average financial aid package $35,770
Estimated cost $26,100 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $49,190
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,280
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $1,300
Cost of attendance* $61,870
Average financial aid package $35,770
Estimated cost $26,100 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Wartburg College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,402, with gender binary students split 50% male and 50% female.

Total enrollment

1,450

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
78%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
10%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Wartburg College, students love their Entertainment To Knight (ETK), student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 100 Wartburg Blvd., Waverly, IA 50677-0903
phone 319-352-8200
address https://www.wartburg.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Entertainment to knight (etk)

Student senate

Wartburg college dance marathon (wcdm)

Iclub

Wartburg choir

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Wartburg College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Wartburg College?

Wartburg College is located in Waverly, ia.

What is the acceptance rate at Wartburg College? 

The acceptance rate for Wartburg College is 97%.

What’s the average GPA for Wartburg College?

The average high school GPA for Wartburg College students was 3.6.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Wartburg College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Wartburg College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $247,480.

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