Martin Luther College — acceptance rate 83%, tuition $17,770Martin 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.
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
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🏆 Where Martin Luther College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
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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