College Profile & Fast Facts
Wartburg is a selective liberal arts college of the Lutheran church (ELCA) and internationally recognized for leadership development.
Mission
Wartburg College is dedicated to challenging and nurturing students for lives of leadership and service as a spirited expression of their faith and learning.
Institutional Accreditation
Wartburg College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC). As part of maintaining its accreditation, Wartburg’s programs and processes are periodically reviewed to ensure institutional quality and integrity. Learn more about accreditation.
Areas of Study
Wartburg offers more than 80 areas of study in the liberal arts and in professional areas such as business administration, education, music, and journalism and communication. Our graduates find satisfying jobs and are admitted into top graduate and professional schools. Wartburg’s social work program is the oldest undergraduate program of its kind in Iowa. Wartburg is the only private college in Iowa offering a major in music therapy.
Most Popular Majors
1 – Business Administration
2 – Biology
3 – Exercise Science
4 – Elementary Education
5 – Music Education
6 – Psychology
7 – Engineering
8 – Sociology
9 – Music Therapy
10 – Journalism & Communication
Academic Calendar
Wartburg College uses a 4-4-1 academic calendar – Fall Term (4 courses), Winter Term (4 courses), May Term (1 course)
Degrees Offered
Wartburg College offers the following undergraduate degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- Bachelor of Music (B.M.)
- Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.)
- Bachelor of Music Education/Music Therapy (B.M.E.)
- Bachelor of Applied Arts (B.A.A.)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.)
Wartburg offers the following graduate degrees:
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Master of Science (M.S.)
Athletics
Wartburg has 27 varsity sports. The teams participate in Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and are members of the American Rivers Conference. The Knights have finished in the top 25 of the Learfield Sports Division III Directors’ Cup standings 20 out of the last 23 years. Click for more athletics details.
Campus
Wartburg’s 118-acre campus provides a variety of classroom environments, living accommodations, and recreational opportunities for students. Much of the campus is connected by a system of second-story skyways and covered walkways.
2024-25 Fast Facts
Select a card below to reveal a fast fact about Wartburg College.
AveRAGE
CLASS SIZE
20
GEOGRAPHIC
REPRESENTATION
38 U.S. States
39 Countries
STUDENT:
FACULTY RATIO
13:1
DIVERSITY
REPRESENTATION
184 U.S. students of color and 70 international students (17% of students); 20+ Christian denominations and world religions
17%
ENDOWED
FACULTY POSITIONS
2 distinguished chairs, 10 endowed chairs, 3 distinguished professorships, 5 endowed professorships
20
RANKED FACULTY
IN DISCIPLINE
96%
TOTAL
ENROLLMENT
1,486
NUMBER OF
SKYWALKS
Five skywalks connect 10 of the academic buildings on campus.
5
ENDOWMENT
VALUE
$95M
Wartburg is a recognized leader in international education through Open Doors International since 1949.
Wartburg College is one of only 25 schools nationwide and the only one in Iowa to earn a Carnegie Elective Classification for Leadership for Public Purpose.
Wartburg experiences lead to great outcomes.
Over the past decade, between 98-99% of students were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.
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