C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
40/100 · earnings-weighted

Martin Luther College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 New Ulm, Minnesota 56073
Martin Luther College campus, New Ulm, MN
Martin Luther College campus, New Ulm, MN. Photo: Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
81/100
Affordability
F
32/100
Resources
C+
57/100
Experience
B+
80/100
Prestige
F
29/100

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

860
Total Enrollment
71%
Graduation Rate
85%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
83%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$47,491
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$40,760
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$20,177
Median debt at graduation
71.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,090
Average SAT
24
Median ACT
27.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 42% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 15th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MN wage index 1.10). 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 Martin Luther 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
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$46,706$56,435+19%#68 of 680#148$20,695
Theological and Ministerial Studies$15,327$39,949-10%#21 of 25#25$18,899

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.

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  • Avg home value near campus: $258,295
  • Avg rent near campus: $954/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 56054 (2.9% cap, Lafayette)

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🏆 Where Martin Luther College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
of 2 schools
🥉
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
of 13 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $17,770 $17,770
Total Cost (On-Campus) $29,250 $29,250

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
27%
Receive Pell Grants
83%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Elementary Education and Teaching 66 grads/yr Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 46 grads/yr Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies 45 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 17 grads/yr Education, General 12 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 8 grads/yr Social Studies Teacher Education 8 grads/yr Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 7 grads/yr Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 7 grads/yr Missions/Missionary Studies 6 grads/yr Mathematics Teacher Education 5 grads/yr Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 4 grads/yr Music Teacher Education 3 grads/yr English/Language Arts Teacher Education 3 grads/yr Physics Teacher Education 3 grads/yr Spanish Language Teacher Education 3 grads/yr Education, Other 3 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 2 grads/yr Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 1 grads/yr Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Martin Luther College's top programs commonly pursue.

Education teachers, postsecondary
$72k/yr 74,900 jobs
Elementary school teachers, except special education
$62k/yr 1,422,700 jobs
Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary
$78k/yr 27,300 jobs
Clergy
$61k/yr 262,000 jobs
Kindergarten teachers, except special education
$61k/yr 117,200 jobs
Preschool teachers, except special education
$37k/yr 555,100 jobs

Student Demographics

860
Total Students
54%
Women
80%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 92%
Hispanic 1%
Black 1%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 71%
Hybrid (Some Online) 1%
Fully Online 28%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 80%
25-64 (Adult) 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Martin Luther College?
Martin Luther College has an acceptance rate of 83%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Martin Luther College?
Tuition at Martin Luther College is $17,770 for in-state students and $17,770 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Martin Luther College?
The graduation rate at Martin Luther College is 71%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Martin Luther College a good school?
Martin Luther College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Martin Luther College?
Martin Luther College has a total enrollment of 860 students. Most students (80%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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