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Martin Luther College
Martin Luther College admits nearly everyone — 87.2% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Martin Luther College is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Martin Luther College anchors the college town of New Ulm, MN, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Faculty pay averages $61,056 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 725 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 84.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1078 and 1256 — below the MN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Martin Luther College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Martin Luther College without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1078 and 1256; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 538 | 605 | 653 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 590 | 603 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 24 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Martin Luther College received 218 applications and admitted 180 (82.6%), with 150 enrolling.
How Martin Luther College compares
| Martin Luther College | Minnesota median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 87.2% | 85.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $18,120 | $22,520 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $47,491 | $58,351 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Martin Luther College's median earnings are $47,491 — below the Minnesota benchmark of $58,351. Weigh that against the $18,120 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Martin Luther College lists tuition at $18,120 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Martin Luther College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $18,120 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 725 undergraduates, Martin Luther College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
71.5% of Martin Luther College students finish a bachelor's within six years — 16.6 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $18,120 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Martin Luther College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1078–1256 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 87.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Martin Luther College's acceptance rate?
82.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 180 admitted from 218 applicants.
How much does Martin Luther College cost?
At Martin Luther College, published tuition is $18,120 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Martin Luther College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Martin Luther College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $47,491 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Minnesota
- Hamline University — 87.6% admitted
- Bethel University — 87.8% admitted
- Minnesota State University-Mankato — 88.4% admitted
- Metropolitan State University — 98.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.