St Luke's College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
St Luke's College is a private two-year college in Sioux City, Iowa, enrolling about 167 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $19,820 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $24,175. Student demographics in federal data include White (61.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $24,175
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,820 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 80.00% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 167 56.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 100.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
- First-Generation Students: 36.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 36.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 63.9%
- Average SAT Score: 980
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 215
- Applicants (IPEDS): 18
- Room & Board: $8,235 annual estimate
St Luke's College: what the data shows
Common questions about St Luke's College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is St Luke's College?
St Luke's College is located in Sioux City, IA (ZIP 51104-0263).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is St Luke's College public or private?
St Luke's College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does St Luke's College cost?
Published tuition: $24,175.
Average net price after aid: $19,820.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,602 |
| $110,001+ | $26,147 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $96,700.
How hard is it to get into St Luke's College?
Admission rate: 80.00%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 980.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is St Luke's College?
Total enrollment: 167 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 215 students.
About 57% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at St Luke's College?
150%-time completion rate: 100.00%.
What do graduates of St Luke's College earn?
Median earnings: $54,850 six years after entry; $61,033 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,000.
50.00% of students receive Pell grants.
What is St Luke's College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (60 completions)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (21 completions)
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist (7 completions)
- 05.1091 (2 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is St Luke's College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 80.00%; completion rate 100.00%; median earnings $61,033 at 10 years; net price $19,820. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$24,175
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at St Luke's College was $24,175.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,820
2024 Value
In 2024 St Luke's College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,820.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$79,280 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,820 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$96,700 4-Year Tuition
$8,235 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,253 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$33,663 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$134,652 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for St Luke's College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
50.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
77.04% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at St Luke's College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for St Luke's College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $17,970 | $17,970 | $21,743 |
| 2014 | $18,820 | $18,820 | $23,163 |
| 2015 | $19,360 | $19,360 | $25,589 |
| 2016 | $20,440 | $20,440 | $23,160 |
| 2017 | $20,440 | $20,440 | $21,462 |
| 2018 | $20,440 | $20,440 | $21,375 |
| 2019 | $20,440 | $20,440 | $22,114 |
| 2020 | $20,940 | $20,940 | $16,930 |
| 2021 | $20,940 | $20,940 | $21,599 |
| 2022 | $20,940 | $20,940 | $20,391 |
| 2023 | $20,940 | $20,940 | $13,021 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
80.00% Acceptance Rate
18 Total Applicants
8 Students Admitted
7 First-Time Students Enrolled
87.50% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 980
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
St Luke's College reported total enrollment of about 167 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 8% male and 92% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (61.7%), Hispanic or Latino (17.4%), and Black or African American (9.0%). About 50.00% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 36.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
56.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at St Luke's College in 2024 is 167 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 215 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 61.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
100.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from St Luke's College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 3% male / 97% female
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 14% male / 86% female
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist: 43% male / 57% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for St Luke's College.
Return on Investment
$15,000 Median Student Debt
$61,033 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.58% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
669.84% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for St Luke's College.
Top Programs by Completions
5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 60 completions
2. Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 21 completions
3. Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist: 7 completions
4. 05.1091: 2 completions
5. Health Professions and Related Programs: 1 completions
Most popular programs at St Luke's College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for St Luke's College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for St Luke's College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 63.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,529
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,281
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
St Luke's College is a private non-profit institution located in Sioux City, IA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. Enrollment is approximately 167 students. Student body composition includes White (61.7%), Hispanic or Latino (17.4%), Black or African American (9.0%). The admission rate is 80.00%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 980. The 150%-time completion rate is 100.00%. Approximately 50.00% of students receive Pell Grants. About 36.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Location
Sioux City, IA 51104-0263
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 100.00% graduation rate, St Luke's College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St Luke's College located?
St Luke's College is located in Sioux City, IA.
What is St Luke's College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at St Luke's College is 80.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 18 applicants and 8 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does St Luke's College cost?
Reported tuition is $24,175 and average net price is $19,820 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,235 annually.
What is the student body demographics at St Luke's College?
St Luke's College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 215 students, White (61.7%), Hispanic or Latino (17.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend St Luke's College?
About 36.0% of students at St Luke's College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for St Luke's College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, St Luke's College reports midpoint SAT about 980.
What do graduates of St Luke's College earn?
Median earnings are $54,850 six years after entry and $61,033 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at St Luke's College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 100.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do St Luke's College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,000.
Is St Luke's College public or private?
St Luke's College is a private nonprofit institution located in Sioux City, IA.
Is St Luke's College an HBCU?
No. St Luke's College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is St Luke's College a tribal college?
No. St Luke's College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Iowa college costs
- Iowa colleges by ROI
- Sioux City, Iowa city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Iowa
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.