Quick Facts

Luther Seminary at a glance, 2018-19

Enrollment

• 500 students

Enrollment by degree program

• 58%    Master of Divinity

• 22%    Master of Arts

• 9%    Doctor of Ministry

• 6%    Ph.D., Master of Theology

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

Distributed Learning

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

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

Denominational makeup

• 74%     ELCA-identified

• 26%     Ecumenical, representing 41 denominations and traditions (non-ELCA)

International students

• 52 from 23 countries

Graduates

• 111 graduates in 2018

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

• $3.79 million budgeted for scholarship and financial aid

• Covers approximately 56 percent of tuition

  Financial aid to students is based upon the 2018-19 fiscal year budget.

 Tuition and living expenses

• $17,500 annually for full-time M.Div. study

• $39,122* annually for full-time M.Div. study, living expenses, and books
  *Reflects cost for students living off campus and reflects the 2018-19 academic year.

Student debt

• 47% graduate without seminary debt

• 53% graduate with seminary debt

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

• 45%   Donor Support

• 26%   Endowment Draw 

• 12%   Tuition and Fees (net of scholarships)

• 10%   ELCA Churchwide and Synod Support

• 7%     Housing and other revenue

Financial information is current as of December 2018 and is based upon the 2017-18 fiscal year.