Wartburg College

Waverly, IA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town

C+

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About Wartburg College

Wartburg College is a small, private nonprofit institution in Waverly, IA, in a town setting. It enrolls about 1,452 students. The acceptance rate is 76%. 64% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $56,201.

76%

Acceptance

$32,908

Net price

1,452

Enrollment

64%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

C+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

76%

Acceptance rate

1,136

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading470–620

SAT Math460–580

ACT Composite21–27

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$32,908

Average net price

$26,250

In-state tuition

$26,250

Out-of-state tuition

$11,750

Room & board

$1,234

Books & supplies

$64,359

Total cost of attendance

22%

Students receiving Pell grants

67%

Students with federal loans

$27,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$21,688

$30–48K

$20,751

$48–75K

$27,056

$75–110K

$28,873

$110K+

$38,864

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business21.7%

Biology14.5%

Education10.5%

Parks & Recreation8.7%

Social Sciences6.6%

Engineering5.6%

Computer Science4.3%

Health & Nursing4.3%

Psychology4.3%

Communications3.3%

After Graduation

$56,201

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$48,795

Median earnings (6 yrs)

64%

Graduation rate

76%

Retention rate

88%

Earn more than a HS grad

$10,199

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,452

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

17%

First-generation

Gender balance

45% women

55% men

Race & ethnicity

White

81%

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Campus

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