Luther Seminary at a glance, 2023-24

View the Quick Facts brochure

Enrollment

• 348 students

Enrollment by degree program

• 55%    Master of Divinity
• 32%    Master of Arts
• 7%    Ph.D., Master of Theology
• 6%    Other (Graduate Certificate, non-degree or special programs)

Distributed Learning

• 130  students are enrolled in the M.Div. (DL) degree program
• 65    students are enrolled in the M.A. (DL) degree program

Denominational makeup

• 68%     ELCA-identified
• 32%     Ecumenical, representing 35 denominations and traditions (non-ELCA)

International students

• 41 from 19 countries

Graduates

• 138 graduates in 2023

Digital efforts since 2018

• 6 million unique users in 200 countries and territories
• 53,000 Faith+Lead subscribers
• 36,134 God Pause subscribers
• 4,000 leaders in learning communities
• 15,000 Learning Lab members
• 9,000 Enter the Bible subscribers

Platforms

• Enter the Bible
• Faith+Lead
• God Pause
• Seeds Project
• Working Preacher

Content produced

• digital courses
• email newsletters
• online magazines
• podcasts
• virtual and in-person conferences
• daily devotionals

Financial aid

• $4.5 million budgeted for scholarship and financial aid
  Financial aid is based on the 2022–23 fiscal year budget.

Tuition and living expenses

• $23,200 annually for full-time M.Div. study
• $50,708 annually for full-time M.Div. study, living expenses, and books

Student debt

• 67% 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

• 64% Donor Support
• 23% Endowment Draw
• 7% ELCA Churchwide and Synod Support
• 2% Housing and other revenue
• 4% Continuing Education (net of scholarships)

Seminary budget

• Total net revenue: $21.4 million
• Size of endowment: $120 million

Donor dollars at work

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

94% of the annual budget comes from philanthropic support (excluding one-time government COVID-19 relief grants)

Your support prepares the next generation of church leaders! Learn more about how you can help raise up future church leaders: luthersem.edu/giving