C
Average
Score: 49/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
78/100 · earnings-weighted

St Luke's College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Sioux City, Iowa 51104
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 33%
Outcomes
C
52/100
Affordability
D
37/100
Resources
B
73/100
Experience
C
52/100
Prestige
D
31/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

196
Total Enrollment
33%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
6.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
44%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at St Luke's College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$61,033
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$54,850
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$15,000
Median debt at graduation
100%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
980
Average SAT
50%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 97th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IA wage index 0.90). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at St Luke's College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$71,064$85,214-4%#524 of 966#428$21,900

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The St Luke's College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $230,735
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,236/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 51106 (4.9% cap, Sioux City)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $19,440 $19,440

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
83%
Receive Pell Grants
100%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

196
Total Students
93%
Women
57%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 66%
Hispanic 17%
Black 7%
Asian 1%
Two or More 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 64%
Hybrid (Some Online) 11%
Fully Online 25%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 57%
25-64 (Adult) 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at St Luke's College?
St Luke's College has an acceptance rate of 44%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend St Luke's College?
Tuition at St Luke's College is $19,440 for in-state students and $19,440 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at St Luke's College?
The graduation rate at St Luke's College is 33%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is St Luke's College a good school?
St Luke's College has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend St Luke's College?
St Luke's College has a total enrollment of 196 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology