Luther Seminary at a glance, 2022-23
View the Quick Facts brochure.Enrollment
- 412 students
Enrollment by degree program
- 62% Master of Divinity
- 28% Master of Arts
- 6% Ph.D., Master of Theology
- 3% Other (Graduate Certificate, non-degree or special programs)
Distributed Learning
- 146 students are enrolled in the M.Div. (DL) degree program
- 70 students are enrolled in the M.A. (DL) degree program
Denominational makeup
- 71% ELCA-identified
- 29% Ecumenical, representing 35 denominations and traditions (non-ELCA)
International students
- 35 from 22 countries
Graduates
- 128 graduates in 2021
Digital efforts since 2018
- 8.5 million unique users in 50 countries
- 50,700 Faith+Lead subscribers
- 22,000 God Pause subscribers
- 1,555 leaders in learning communities
- 13,696 Learning Lab members
- 7,308 Enter the Bible subscribers
Platforms
Content produced
- digital courses
- email newsletters
- online magazines
- podcasts
- virtual and in-person conferences
- daily devotionals
Financial aid
- $7 million budgeted for scholarship and financial aid (includes MDivX scholarships)
Financial aid is based on the 2022–23 fiscal year budget.
Tuition and living expenses
- $18,500 annually for full-time M.Div. study
- $42,222 annually for full-time M.Div. study, living expenses, and books
Student debt
- 52% 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