Luther Seminary at a glance, 2025-26

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In the past year, over 7 million people discovered educational offerings that speak to them and for them:

• 6.96 million tuned in to our 5 podcasts, 3 YouTube channels, and 3 websites (Working Preacher, Enter the Bible, Faith+Lead, and more)
• 123,000+ learned in our self-paced digital spaces (Faith+Lead Academy, God Pause, Word&World)
• 8,000+ learned from our real-time offerings (webinars, workshops, lectures, and more)
• 500+ leaders trained within our learning communities and fellowships (School for Lay Ministry, Seeds Fellowship, Stepping Up to Supervision, and more)
• 419 sought degrees from our programs (see enrollment information below)

Enrollment

• 419 students

Enrollment by degree program

• 56%    Master of Divinity
• 23%    Master of Arts
• 5%    Ph.D., Master of Theology
• 16%    Other (Graduate Certificate, nondegree or special programs)

Distributed Learning

• 176 students are enrolled in the M.Div. (DL) degree program
• 64    students are enrolled in the M.A. (DL) degree program

Denominational makeup

• 68%     ELCA-identified
• 34%     Ecumenical, representing 38 denominations and traditions (non-ELCA)

International students

• 32 from 16 countries

Graduates

• 93 graduates in 2025

Financial aid

• $5.8 million budgeted for scholarship and financial aid
  Financial aid is based on the 2025–26 fiscal year budget.

Tuition and living expenses

• $18,750 annually for full-time M.Div. study
• $41,900 annually for full-time M.Div. study, on-campus living expenses, and books

Student debt

• 65% graduated without seminary debt in 2022

Luther Seminary is committed to raising funds to help reduce student debt through:

• Jubilee Scholarships
• Local congregation assistance
• Synod partnerships
• Living expense stipends for ELCA Fund for Leaders scholars

Income and budget

Sources of seminary income

• 52% Donor Support
• 38% Endowment Draw
• 6.5% Churchwide and Synod Support
• 2% Housing and other revenue
• 1.5% Continuing Education (net of scholarships)

Seminary budget

• Total net revenue: $18 million
• Size of endowment: $142 million

Donor dollars at work

Friends, alumni, synods, and churches all give to ensure seminarians are equipped to lead and serve.

More than 95% of the annual budget comes from philanthropic support. Your support prepares the next generation of church leaders! Learn more about how you can help raise up future church leaders: luthersem.edu/giving