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Wartburg College

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world rank  2938

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Overview

Established in 1852, the Wartburg College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Waverly (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Iowa. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Wartburg College is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Lutheran religion. Wartburg College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 173-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Wartburg College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Wartburg College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Wartburg College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Wartburg College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

Wartburg College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym
Founded 1852
Motto Wartburg Worth It
Colours Orange and black
Mascot Sir Victor
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University Location

Address 100 Wartburg Boulevard
Waverly
50677-0903 Iowa
United States
Wartburg College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Wartburg College Phone Number (800) 772 2085
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Wartburg College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Wartburg College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Wartburg College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Wartburg College.



Wartburg College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro) 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro)
International
students
45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro) 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Wartburg College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Wartburg College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 80-89% making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is considered but not required
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Wartburg College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Wartburg College's Admission Office Admission Office

100 Wartburg Boulevard, PO Box 1003
Waverly 50677-0903
(319) 352 8264
(800) 772 2085

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Wartburg College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Wartburg College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


Wartburg College's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Wartburg College's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Wartburg College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a rural setting.


Wartburg College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a 4-1-4 academic calendar, a scheduling system used where the academic year is divided into three distinct terms: a four-month Fall Term, a one-month Winter Term and a four-month Spring Term


Wartburg College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Wartburg College is Christian-Lutheran Religious Affiliation

Christian-Lutheran. Evangelical Lutheran Church In America - www.elca.org


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Wartburg College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Wartburg College's Library
Wartburg College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 131,104 physical volumes, 5,830 physical media, 75,873 digital/electronic media and 62 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 12 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Wartburg College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Wartburg College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Wartburg College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,409 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Wartburg College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Wartburg College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Wartburg College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Wartburg College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Wartburg College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Wartburg College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Wartburg College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Wartburg College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Wartburg College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1948


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Wartburg College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Wartburg College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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