Quick Facts

Luther Seminary at a glance, 2019-20

Enrollment

• 465 students

Enrollment by degree program

• 64%    Master of Divinity

• 20%    Master of Arts

• 6%    Doctor of Ministry

• 5%    Ph.D., Master of Theology

• 5%    Other (Graduate Certificate, non-degree or special programs)

Distributed Learning

• 146     students are enrolled in the M.Div. (DL) degree program

• 40      students are enrolled in the M.A. (DL) degree program

Denominational makeup

• 75%     ELCA-identified

• 24%     Ecumenical, representing 41 denominations and traditions (non-ELCA)

International students

• 43 from 18 countries

Graduates

• 129 graduates in 2019

Luther Seminary:

• Provides continuing education to more than 3,000 pastors each year
• Educates nearly 40 percent of the ELCA's pastors and church leaders

Financial Aid

• $6.07 million budgeted for scholarship and financial aid (includes MDivX scholarships)

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Tuition and living expenses

• $18,000 annually for full-time M.Div. study

• $40,942* annually for full-time M.Div. study, living expenses, and books
  *Reflects cost for students living off campus and reflects the 2019-20 academic year.

Student debt

• 48% graduated without seminary debt in 2019

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

Seminary Finances

Sources of seminary income

• 57%   Donor Support

• 26%   Endowment Draw 

• 9%   ELCA Churchwide and Synod Support

• 5%     Housing and other revenue

• 3%   Tuition and Fees (net of scholarships)

Financial information is current as of December 2019 and is based upon the 2018-19 fiscal year.