Luther Seminary at a glance, 2024-25

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In the past year, over 8,145,000 people discovered educational offerings that speak to them and for them:

• 8 ,000,000+ tuned in to our 5 podcasts and 4 websites (Working Preacher, Enter the Bible, Faith+Lead, and more)
• 130,500+ learned in our self-paced digital spaces (Faith+Lead Academy, God Pause, Word&World, and more)
• 14 ,000+ learned from our real-time offerings (Festival of Homiletics, webinars, workshops, lectures, and more)
• 500+ leaders trained within our 7 learning communities and 3 fellowships (Stepping Up to Supervision, Dare to Lead, Seeds, and more)
• 371 sought degrees from our programs (see enrollment information below)

Enrollment

• 371 students

Enrollment by degree program

• 54%    Master of Divinity
• 28%    Master of Arts
• 7%    Ph.D., Master of Theology
• 11%    Other (Graduate Certificate, non-degree or special programs)

Distributed Learning

• 144  students are enrolled in the M.Div. (DL) degree program
• 67    students are enrolled in the M.A. (DL) degree program

Denominational makeup

• 70%     ELCA-identified
• 30%     Ecumenical, representing 35 denominations and traditions (non-ELCA)

International students

• 37 from 19 countries

Graduates

• 79 graduates in 2024

Financial aid

• $5.8 million budgeted for scholarship and financial aid
  Financial aid is based on the 2024–25 fiscal year budget.

Tuition and living expenses

• $18,750 annually for full-time M.Div. study
• $48,230 annually for full-time M.Div. study, living expenses, and books

Student debt

• 62% 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

• 58% Donor Support
• 30% Endowment Draw
• 7% ELCA Churchwide and Synod Support
• 2% Housing and other revenue
• 3% Continuing Education (net of scholarships)

Seminary budget

• Total net revenue: $18.1 million
• Size of endowment: $133 million

Donor dollars at work

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

95% 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