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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 172-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 Profile

Name
Acronym
Founded 1852
Motto Wartburg Worth It
Colours Orange and black
Mascot Sir Victor
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Campus Location

Address 100 Wartburg Boulevard
Waverly
50677-0903 Iowa
United States
Wartburg College Phone Number +1 (800) 772 2085
Wartburg College Fax Number +1

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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 Wartburg College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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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 Wartburg College's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at 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

uniRank publishes below some basic Wartburg College's admission information.

Wartburg College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Wartburg College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Wartburg College a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Wartburg College's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


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

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Wartburg College.

Wartburg College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Wartburg College has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Wartburg College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 50-99 academic employees (Faculty).


Wartburg College's Control Type Control Type

Wartburg College is a private higher education institution.


Wartburg College's Entity Type Entity Type

Wartburg College 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 type of academic calendar.


Wartburg College is Christian-Lutheran Religious Affiliation

Wartburg College has a Christian-Lutheran affiliation (Evangelical Lutheran Church In America - www.elca.org).


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Wartburg College's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size & Setting Four-year, small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Very high undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Balanced arts & sciences/professions, no graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)

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

uniRank provides below an overview of Wartburg College's main facilities:


Wartburg College's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. 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

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

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

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Wartburg College's main services:


Wartburg College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Wartburg College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Wartburg College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

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

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Wartburg College's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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 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

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


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

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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