Martin Luther College
Martin Luther College is a private research university in New Ulm, Minnesota, enrolling about 725 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 87.17% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $47,491 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $18,120
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,463 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 87.17% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 725 82.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 71.50%
- Average SAT Score: 1090
Martin Luther College: what the data shows
Common questions about Martin Luther College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Martin Luther College?
Martin Luther College is located in New Ulm, MN (ZIP 56073-3965).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Martin Luther College public or private?
Martin Luther College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Martin Luther College cost?
Published tuition: $18,120.
Average net price after aid: $18,463.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,233 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,749 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,811 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,241 |
| $110,001+ | $22,952 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $72,480.
How hard is it to get into Martin Luther College?
Admission rate: 87.17%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1090 and midpoint ACT 24.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Martin Luther College?
Total enrollment: 725 students.
About 83% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Martin Luther College?
150%-time completion rate: 71.50%.
First-year retention: 84.7%.
What do graduates of Martin Luther College earn?
Median earnings: $40,760 six years after entry; $47,491 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,177.
27.05% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Martin Luther College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (252 completions)
- Elementary Education & Teaching (66 completions)
- CIP 399999 (46 completions)
- CIP 390604 (45 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (17 completions)
- Agricultural Business and Management (12 completions)
- Educational Administration & Support (8 completions)
- CIP 131318 (8 completions)
- Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (7 completions)
- Education - 13.1316 (7 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Martin Luther College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 87.17%; completion rate 71.50%; median earnings $47,491 at 10 years; net price $18,463. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$18,120
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Martin Luther College was $18,120.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,463
2024 Value
In 2024 Martin Luther College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,463.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$73,852 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,463 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$72,480 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Martin Luther College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
67.97% 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 Martin Luther 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 Martin Luther 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 | $12,300 | $12,300 | $16,304 |
| 2014 | $12,920 | $12,920 | $16,104 |
| 2015 | $13,570 | $13,570 | $17,612 |
| 2016 | $13,980 | $13,980 | $18,096 |
| 2017 | $14,680 | $14,680 | $18,334 |
| 2018 | $15,410 | $15,410 | $18,881 |
| 2019 | $15,870 | $15,870 | $19,703 |
| 2020 | $16,420 | $16,420 | $22,205 |
| 2021 | $16,910 | $16,910 | $21,869 |
| 2022 | $17,420 | $17,420 | $21,240 |
| 2023 | $17,770 | $17,770 | $20,483 |
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.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
87.17% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1090
ACT Average: 24
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
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
82.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Martin Luther College in 2024 is 725 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
84.7%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
50.26% 100% Completion Time
71.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 50.26% of students graduating from Martin Luther College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Martin Luther College.
Return on Investment
$20,177 Median Student Debt
$47,491 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
42.49% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
543.06% Return on Investment
4.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Martin Luther College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Elementary Education & Teaching: 66 completions
CIP 39.9999: 46 completions
CIP 39.0604: 45 completions
Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 17 completions
Agricultural Business and Management: 12 completions
Educational Administration & Support: 8 completions
CIP 13.1318: 8 completions
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language: 7 completions
Education - 13.1316: 7 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 252 completions
Most popular programs at Martin Luther College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Martin Luther College graduates.
About
Martin Luther College is a private non-profit institution located in New Ulm, MN, offering 23 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 725 students. The admission rate is 87.17%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1090. The institution maintains a 71.50% graduation rate. Approximately 27.05% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
New Ulm, MN 56073-3965
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Martin Luther College 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.
FAQ
How much does Martin Luther College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $18,120 and average net price is $18,463 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Martin Luther College?
The admission rate is 87.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Martin Luther College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Martin Luther College reports midpoint SAT about 1090 and midpoint ACT about 24.
What do graduates of Martin Luther College earn?
Median earnings are $40,760 six years after entry and $47,491 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Martin Luther College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 71.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Martin Luther College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,177.
How big is Martin Luther College?
Total enrollment is about 725 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Martin Luther College public or private?
Martin Luther College is a private nonprofit institution located in New Ulm, MN.
Is Martin Luther College an HBCU?
No. Martin Luther College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Martin Luther College a tribal college?
No. Martin Luther College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Martin Luther College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Martin Luther College does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.7%).
Is Martin Luther College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Martin Luther College: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
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
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.