Martin Luther College

www.mlc-wels.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $18,120
    1.97% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $18,974
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    87.2%
    226 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    878
    68.8% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    71.5%
    138 Graduates

    About

    Martin Luther College is a higher education institution located in Brown County, MN. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Martin Luther College were Elementary Education & Teaching (66 degrees awarded), Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies (45 degrees), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (17 degrees).

    In 2024, 252 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Martin Luther College. 54.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (235 degrees), 39.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (6 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Martin Luther College is $18,120, which is $3,223 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Martin Luther College is $18,120, which is $3,223 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,974.

    In 2024, 81% of undergraduate students attending Martin Luther College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $18,120
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Martin Luther College was $18,120. The cost of tuition at Martin Luther College is $3,223 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $18,974
    2024 Value
    9.96%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Martin Luther College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,974. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Martin Luther College grew by 9.96%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $7,280
    Room and Board
    $600
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Martin Luther College was of $7,280 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.81% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $600. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 25% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    81%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    68%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    81% of undergraduate students at Martin Luther College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Martin Luther College received 226 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 3.67% annual growth. Out of those 226 applicants, 197 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87.2% acceptance rate.

    There were 878 students enrolled at Martin Luther College in 2024. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Martin Luther College has an overall enrollment yield of 88.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    87.2%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    197
    Accepted Out of 226

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Martin Luther College was 87.2% (197 admissions from 226 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 82.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 3.67%, while admissions grew by 9.44%.

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    SAT Scores

    2%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    4
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    2% of enrolled first-time students at Martin Luther College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Martin Luther College had a total enrollment of 878 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Martin Luther College is 604 students and the part-time enrollment is 274. This means that 68.8% of students enrolled at Martin Luther College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Martin Luther College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 91.2% White, 2.28% Two or More Races, 1.37% Black or African American, 1.37% Hispanic or Latino, 0.911% Asian, and 0.228% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Martin Luther College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.6%), followed by White Male (44.4%) and Two or More Races Male (1.66%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (66.7%), followed by White Female (33.3%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    68.8%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Martin Luther College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 878 students. The full-time enrollment at Martin Luther College is 604 and the part-time enrollment is 274. This means that 68.8% of students enrolled at Martin Luther College are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    85%
    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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Martin Luther College was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Martin Luther College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      801 enrolled students
    2. Two or More Races
      20 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      12 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Martin Luther College is 91.2% White, 2.28% Two or More Races, 1.37% Black or African American, 1.37% Hispanic or Latino, 0.911% Asian, and 0.228% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5 students (0.569%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 22 more women than men received degrees from Martin Luther College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Martin Luther College is white (235 degrees awarded). There were 39.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (6 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Martin Luther College is Elementary Education & Teaching (66 degrees awarded), followed by Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies (45 degrees) and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (17 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Martin Luther College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (99 degrees awarded) and Education (153 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Martin Luther College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,442,646 people), Secondary school teachers (447,201 people), Education administrators (235,615 people), Special education teachers (192,051 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (176,141 people).

    The most specialized majors at Martin Luther College in 2024 are Theology (99 degrees awarded) and Education (153 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Martin Luther College are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Gaming services workers, Physicians, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

    The most specialized majors at Martin Luther College are Theology (99 degrees awarded) and Education (153 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Martin Luther College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,600,928 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (192,616 people), Religious organizations (118,379 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (101,835 people), and Child day care services (92,660 people).

    The most specialized majors at Martin Luther College are Theology (99 degrees awarded) and Education (153 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Martin Luther College.
    Other Theology & Religious Vocations
    Most Common (2024)
    3 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Martin Luther College was Other Theology & Religious Vocations with 3 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    115
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    137
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 115 degrees were awarded to men at Martin Luther College, which is 0.839 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (137).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Martin Luther College in Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Martin Luther College in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 3.13 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    54%
    100% Completion Time
    74%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 54% of students graduating from Martin Luther College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 76% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      235 degrees awarded
    2. Two or More Races
      6 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      2 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Martin Luther College is white (235 degrees awarded). There were 39.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (6 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      146 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      137 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      136 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Martin Luther College is white female (146 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (137 degrees).

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    Operations

    Martin Luther College has an endowment valued at nearly $28M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.76M (20.6%) compared to the 2.96% average return (416k on 14.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

    In 2024, Martin Luther College had a total salary expenditure of 24.7M. Martin Luther College employs 78 Professors. Most academics at Martin Luther College are Male Professor (56), and Female Professor (22).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Martin Luther College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 15 employees, Service, with 10 employees, and Management with 8 employees.

    Endowment

    $28M
    2024 Endowment
    16.7%
    growth from 2023

    Martin Luther College has an endowment valued at about $28M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Martin Luther College grew 16.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13.9M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $9.67M
    2024 Salaries
    1.13%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Martin Luther College paid a median of $9.67M in salaries, which represents 39.2% of their overall expenditure ($24.7M) and a 1.13% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.78% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.45% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $4.76M
    Instructional Salaries
    78
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Martin Luther College paid a total of $4.76M to 78 employees working as instructors, which represents 49.2% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Martin Luther College were Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees, Service with 10 employees, and Management with 8 employees.

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