Luther Rice College & Seminary Acceptance Rate & Tuition
Luther Rice College & Seminary is a private research university in Lithonia, Georgia, enrolling about 165 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 91.67% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $47,003 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $11,320
- 2024 Average Net Price: $27,883 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 91.67% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 165 12.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
- First-Generation Students: 54.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 7.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 56.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 243
- Applicants (IPEDS): 35
- Room & Board: $18,992 annual estimate
Luther Rice College & Seminary: what the data shows
Common questions about Luther Rice College & Seminary, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Luther Rice College & Seminary?
Luther Rice College & Seminary is located in Lithonia, GA (ZIP 30038-9869).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Luther Rice College & Seminary public or private?
Luther Rice College & Seminary is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Luther Rice College & Seminary cost?
Published tuition: $11,320.
Average net price after aid: $27,883.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $27,883 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $45,280.
How hard is it to get into Luther Rice College & Seminary?
Admission rate: 91.67%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Luther Rice College & Seminary?
Total enrollment: 165 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 243 students.
Graduate enrollment: 332 students.
About 12% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Luther Rice College & Seminary?
First-year retention: 50.0%.
What do graduates of Luther Rice College & Seminary earn?
Median earnings: $39,300 six years after entry; $47,003 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $34,153.
50.00% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Luther Rice College & Seminary known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Bible/Biblical Studies (40 completions)
- Divinity/Ministry (34 completions)
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling (25 completions)
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other (14 completions)
- Theology/Theological Studies (9 completions)
- Organizational Leadership (4 completions)
- Psychology, General (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Luther Rice College & Seminary a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 91.67%; median earnings $47,003 at 10 years; net price $27,883. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$11,320
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Luther Rice College & Seminary was $11,320.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$27,883
2024 Value
In 2024 Luther Rice College & Seminary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,883.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$111,532 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$27,883 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$45,280 4-Year Tuition
$18,992 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,888 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$32,200 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$128,800 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Luther Rice College & Seminary.
Financial Aid by Income Level
50.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
44.90% 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 Luther Rice College & Seminary 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 Luther Rice College & Seminary 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 | $5,832 | $5,832 | $19,921 |
| 2014 | $6,080 | $6,080 | $15,229 |
| 2015 | $6,336 | $6,336 | $5,151 |
| 2016 | $6,800 | $6,800 | $6,988 |
| 2017 | $7,240 | $7,240 | $17,312 |
| 2018 | $7,616 | $7,616 | $6,717 |
| 2019 | $8,000 | $8,000 | — |
| 2020 | $8,448 | $8,448 | — |
| 2021 | $9,088 | $9,088 | $1,392 |
| 2022 | $9,808 | $9,808 | — |
| 2023 | $10,538 | $10,538 | $3,935 |
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
91.67% Acceptance Rate
35 Total Applicants
12 Students Admitted
9 First-Time Students Enrolled
75.00% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Luther Rice College & Seminary reported total enrollment of about 165 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 68% male and 32% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (44.9%), Black or African American (44.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (4.9%). About 50.00% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
12.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Luther Rice College & Seminary in 2024 is 165 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 243 students. Graduate enrollment is about 332 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
50.0%
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 44.9%.
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
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Luther Rice College & Seminary completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Bible/Biblical Studies: 62% male / 38% female
- Divinity/Ministry: 85% male / 15% female
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling: 40% male / 60% 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 Luther Rice College & Seminary.
Return on Investment
$34,153 Median Student Debt
$47,003 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
72.66% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
321.43% Return on Investment
7.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Luther Rice College & Seminary.
Top Programs by Completions
7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Bible/Biblical Studies: 40 completions
2. Divinity/Ministry: 34 completions
3. Pastoral Studies/Counseling: 25 completions
4. Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other: 14 completions
5. Theology/Theological Studies: 9 completions
6. Organizational Leadership: 4 completions
7. Psychology, General: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Luther Rice College & Seminary.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Luther Rice College & Seminary graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Luther Rice College & Seminary from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 56.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,104
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,897
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Luther Rice College & Seminary is a private non-profit institution located in Lithonia, GA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Bible/Biblical Studies, Divinity/Ministry, Pastoral Studies/Counseling. Enrollment is approximately 165 students. Student body composition includes White (44.9%), Black or African American (44.2%), Hispanic or Latino (4.9%). The admission rate is 91.67%. Approximately 50.00% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Location
Lithonia, GA 30038-9869
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Luther Rice College & Seminary provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Luther Rice College & Seminary located?
Luther Rice College & Seminary is located in Lithonia, GA.
What is Luther Rice College & Seminary's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Luther Rice College & Seminary is 91.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 35 applicants and 12 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Luther Rice College & Seminary cost?
Reported tuition is $11,320 and average net price is $27,883 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $18,992 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Luther Rice College & Seminary?
Luther Rice College & Seminary reports undergraduate enrollment of about 243 students, White (44.9%), Black or African American (44.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Luther Rice College & Seminary?
About 54.4% of students at Luther Rice College & Seminary are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Luther Rice College & Seminary earn?
Median earnings are $39,300 six years after entry and $47,003 ten years after entry.
How much debt do Luther Rice College & Seminary students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $34,153.
Is Luther Rice College & Seminary public or private?
Luther Rice College & Seminary is a private nonprofit institution located in Lithonia, GA.
Is Luther Rice College & Seminary an HBCU?
No. Luther Rice College & Seminary is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Luther Rice College & Seminary a tribal college?
No. Luther Rice College & Seminary is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Luther Rice College & Seminary a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Luther Rice College & Seminary does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.9%).
Is Luther Rice College & Seminary religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Luther Rice College & Seminary: Baptist.
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
- Georgia college costs
- Georgia colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Georgia
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.