Wartburg College Iowa
Wartburg College Iowa is about more than just a degree. It is an investment in your future.
The liberal arts education you will receive at Wartburg allows you to not only gain the skills required from your chosen field of study, but also the critical thinking skills required to explore the ethics of decision-making and community engagement, effective communication, cultural competence, and collaboration.
Our Mission
Wartburg College is dedicated to challenging and nurturing students for lives of leadership and service as a spirited expression of their faith and learning.
Our Identity
Wartburg College is a liberal arts college of the Lutheran Church (ELCA). You don’t have to be Lutheran, or even Christian, to appreciate the way a Wartburg education will help you discover meaning and purpose for your life.
Many colleges work from a common creed or statement of belief where faith is imposed. Other colleges keep faith out of community life entirely. At Wartburg College, we use the Lutheran approach to education, which builds community around a lively and inclusive conversation of faith and learning.
Martin Luther, who sparked the Reformation in 1517, was both a pastor and a university professor. He wrestled with the bigger questions of life and how faith could truly change the world around us. Because of our Lutheran theological perspective, we want you to also wrestle with these big questions as you work through your four years at Wartburg. We invite and encourage conversations with people of diverse backgrounds and with differing spiritual perspectives. In turn, you will learn more about your own beliefs and values.
Discover Your Calling
Wartburg College helps students discover and claim their callings—connecting their learning with faith and values, their understanding of themselves and their gifts, their perspective on life and the future, and the opportunities for participating in church, community, and the larger society in purposeful and meaningful ways.
PROGRAMS/COURSES OFFERED
Preprofessional Study
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• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Counseling
• Dentistry
• Medical Science
• Nursing
• Occupational Therapy
• Optometry
• Pharmacy
• Physical Therapy
• Police Science
• Pre-Law
• Seminary
• Veterinary Medicine
• Other Programs
Art
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• Art, B.A.
• Communication Design, B.A.
• Art Minor
• Communication Design Minor
Biology
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• Biology, B.A.
• Biology Minor
Business Administration and Economics
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• Accounting, B.A.
• Business Administration, B.A.
• Economics, B.A.
• Accounting Minor
• Business Minor
• Business Administration Minor
• Economics Minor
Chemistry and Engineering Science
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• Biochemistry, B.A.
• Chemistry, B.A.
• Engineering Science, B.A.
• Chemistry Minor
• Engineering Science Minor
Communication Arts
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Communication Arts, B.A.
• Communication Studies, B.A.
• Multimedia Communication Minor
• Organizational and Public Relations Minor
• Speech Communication Minor
• Theatre Minor
Education
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• American Government Teaching (5-12), B.A.
• American History Teaching (5-12), B.A.
• Art Education (K-8 and 5-12), B.A.
• Biology Teaching (5-12), B.A.
• Chemistry Teaching (5-12), B.A.
• Economics Teaching (5-12), B.A.
• Elementary Education, B.A.
• English, Language Arts Teaching (5-12), B.A.
• French Teaching (5-12), B.A.
• German Teaching (5-12), B.A.
• Journalism Teaching (5-12), B.A.
• Mathematics Teaching (5-12), B.A.
• Music Education (K-12), B.M.E.
• Music Education/Music Therapy (K-12), B.M.E.
• Physical Education (K-12), B.A.
• Physics Teaching (5-12), B.A.
• Psychology Teaching (5-12), B.A.
• Sociology Teaching (5-12), B.A.
• Spanish Teaching (5-12), B.A.
• World History Teaching (5-12), B.A.
• All Science Endorsement (9-12)
• All Social Science Endorsement (5-12)
• American Government Endorsement (5-12)
• American History Endorsement (5-12)
• Art Endorsement (K-8 or 5-12)
• Biology Endorsement (5-12)
• Chemistry Endorsement (5-12)
• Christian Education Endorsement (K-8)
• Coaching Endorsement
• Early Childhood Endorsement (Pre K-K)
• Economics Endorsement (5-12)
• English, Language Arts Endorsement (5-12)
• French Endorsement (5-12)
• French Endorsement (K-8)
• German Endorsement (5-12)
• German Endorsement (K-8)
• Health Endorsement (5-12)
• Health Endorsement (K-8)
• History Endorsement (K-8)
• Instructional Strategist I: Mild and Moderate Endorsement (K-8)
• Journalism Endorsement (5-12)
• Language Arts Endorsement (K-8)
• Mathematics Endorsement (5-12)
• Mathematics Endorsement (K-8)
• Middle School Endorsement
• Music Endorsement (5-12)
• Music Endorsement (K-8)
• Music Secondary Education Core (For All B.M.E. Majors)
• Physical Education Endorsement (5-12)
• Physical Education Endorsement (K-8)
• Physics Endorsement (5-12)
• Psychology Endorsement (5-12)
• Reading Endorsement (5-12)
• Reading Endorsement (K-8)
• Science Endorsement (5-12)
• Science Endorsement (K-8)
• Secondary Teaching Professional Core (5-12)
• Social Studies Endorsement (K-8)
• Sociology Endorsement (5-12)
• Spanish Endorsement (5-12)
• Spanish Endorsement (K-8)
• Speech – Communication – Theatre Endorsement (K-8) or (5-12)
• World History Endorsement (5-12)
• American Government Minor Endorsement For Social Science Teaching Majors (5-12)
• American History Minor Endorsement For Social Science Teaching Majors (5-12)
• Biology Minor Endorsement For Science Teaching Majors (5-12)
• Chemistry Minor Endorsement For Science Teaching Majors (5-12)
• Economics Minor Endorsement For Social Science Teaching Majors (5-12)
• Physics Minor Endorsement For Science Teaching Majors (5-12)
• Psychology Minor Endorsement for Social Science Teaching Majors (5-12)
• Sociology Minor Endorsement for Social Science Teaching Majors (5-12)
• World History Minor Endorsement For Social Science Teaching Majors (5-12)
English and Modern Languages
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• English, B.A.
• French and Francophone Studies, B.A.
• German, B.A.
• German Studies, B.A.
• Spanish, B.A.
• Writing, B.A.
• Film Studies Minor
• French and Francophone Studies Minor
• German Minor
• German Studies Minor
• Literature Minor
• Spanish Minor
• Writing Minor
Environmental Studies
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• Environmental Studies Minor
Health and Physical Education
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• Fitness Management, B.A.
History
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• History, B.A.
• History Minor
Intercultural Studies
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• Intercultural Studies Minor
International Relations
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• International Relations, B.A.
• International Relations Minor
Leadership
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• Leadership Minor
Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics
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• Computer Information Systems, B.A.
• Computer Science, B.A.
• Mathematics, B.A.
• Physics, B.A.
• Computer Science Minor
• Management Information Systems Minor
• Mathematics Minor
• Physics Minor
Music
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• Music, B.A.
• Music Therapy, B.M.
• Performance, B.M.
• Music Minor
Peace and Justice Studies
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• Peace and Justice Studies, B.A.
• Peace and Justice Studies Minor
Religion and Philosophy
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• Philosophy, B.A.
• Religion, B.A.
• Philosophy Minor
• Religion Minor
Social Entrepreneurship
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• Social Entrepreneurship Minor
Social Sciences
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• Political Science, B.A.
• Psychology, B.A.
• Sociology, B.A.
• Political Science Minor
• Psychology Minor
• Sociology Minor
Social Work
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• Social Work, B.A.
• Social Welfare Minor
Special Programs
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• Scholars Program
• Individualized, B.A.
• Interdepartmental, B.A.
Women’s Studies
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• Women’s Studies Minor
Worship Studies
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• Worship Studies Minor
ADMISSION
Application Procedure
GED Student
Transfer Student
Returning Student
International Student
Nondiscrimination
Facilities Access
Learning Disabilities
Wartburg is selective in granting admission to graduates of an accredited high school or college and seeks students for whom academic success can be predicted. Students may enroll at Wartburg beginning with the Fall, Winter, or Summer Term. In order to be considered for admission, the applicant should be within two semesters of graduation (see academic preparation). In order of importance, students’ admission into the college is determined by:
Breadth and depth of the curriculum studied in high school and/or college.
High school class rank and/or high school GPA.
Test score results from the American College Testing Program (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).
All students who have not taken the recommended college preparation, and/or scored an 18 ACT (790 SAT) composite or below, and/or rank in the lower half of their high school graduating class will be reviewed by the Admissions and Scholarship Committee for a final decision.
The following profile describes Wartburg students:
Approximately one-third of entering first-year students graduate in the upper tenth of their high school graduating class.
Nearly 85 percent of entering first-year students rank in upper half of their high school graduating class.
The middle 50 percent of ACT scores of entering first-year students range from 21 to 27.
More than 90 percent of students are involved in co-curricular activities, such as athletics, music, or student government.
The student body is comprised of 11 percent minority enrollment and 7 percent international enrollment.
Application Procedure
Freshman Application
Apply Online at: www.wartburg.edu/apply
Freshmen applicants must submit:
A completed application
Official copy(ies) of secondary school transcript(s)
Official copy(ies) of ACT or SAT test results
A counselor recommendation or letter of recommendation (if requested)
A writing sample
Applicants who have not earned a high school diploma, but who have received a high school equivalency diploma or certificate from their state of satisfactory performance on American Council of Education’s Tests of Educational Development (GED), must submit a copy of their GED certificate along with the application for admission.
Every freshman applicant must submit scores on the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) of the College Entrance Examination Board or the American College Test (ACT) of the American College Testing Program. Information regarding these tests may be obtained from a high school guidance office or by writing:
Education Testing Service (CEEB), Box 592, Princeton, New Jersey 08540
ACT Registration, Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52240
The applicant must ensure that the secondary school record, standardized test scores, final academic transcript(s), and any statements and recommendations are sent to the Office of Admission.
Admission to Wartburg College is competitive. Wartburg seeks students from a variety of backgrounds with strong academic preparation who can contribute to and benefit from the College’s many academic and co-curricular programs.
Wartburg seeks to admit students who have the background necessary to be successful academically. The most important factors in the admission decision are the academic record and standardized test scores. Wartburg College considers courses taken, grades attained, and class standing as parts of a student’s academic record. Other factors which may be considered include recommendations, leadership potential, co-curricular and service-related activities, special talents, and the ability to contribute positively to the campus community. Wartburg College does not discriminate against applicants based on ethnicity, creed, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, national origin or disability.
Recommended Academic Preparation
Interviews with an admission counselor are strongly encouraged during an arranged visit to campus. To be considered for admission, students must satisfactorily complete, or be in the process of completing, a standard college preparatory program. Students applying for admission must complete the following minimum requirements:
Four (4) units of English
Three (3) units of mathematics (algebra I and II and geometry)
Three (3) units of natural science (preferably, two (2) units as lab sciences)
Three (3) units of social sciences (history, civics/government, political science, psychology, sociology, economics)
Two (2) units of the same foreign language is strongly recommended
Students who accept admission to Wartburg agree to abide by all college rules, regulations, and policies. Attendance is a privilege that may be forfeited by anyone whose conduct is inconsistent with the traditional policies or regulations of the college. Students under disciplinary suspension or dismissal are prohibited from visiting the campus or using college facilities.
Home-Schooled Freshman Application
Wartburg College recognizes and appreciates students who have been educated in a home school setting. In order to make an informed admission decision, all home-schooled students will be reviewed by the Admission and Scholarship Committee under the following guidelines:
SAT or ACT scores are required.
Two (2) letters of recommendation evaluating the student’s academic potential from qualified educators or evaluators outside of the home-school environment.
An official academic transcript.
An interview with the Office of Admission is strongly encouraged.