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Martin Luther College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1118 to 1243
ACT Range21 to 28
Average GPA3.66
Acceptance Rate87.2%

Martin Luther College admits most applicants, but it is not casual about testing: it is test-required, and most students submit ACT scores. With a 3.66 average GPA, aim for an ACT in the upper part of the 21–28 range, ideally near 28, to strengthen your position.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Martin Luther College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Martin Luther College enrolls 772 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Martin Luther College has an 85% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 72%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 9.2:1. Martin Luther College is test-required for admissions.

Location

New Ulm, MN

Undergrad Enrollment772
Freshman Retention85%
SettingSmall town
Student to Faculty Ratio9.2:1
Graduation Rate72%
Test PolicyTest-required

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Key Martin Luther College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

September 15

Early Action

Early Decision

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because Martin Luther College is test-required, aim to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year for a retake if needed. With the Sept. 15 Regular Decision deadline, an August retake is the safest last chance to have scores arrive on time, and fall retakes are generally too late for this application.

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What you'll actually pay

Martin Luther College is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $18,120, with 81% of students receiving aid and an average merit award of $5,528. Submit the FAFSA by the April 15 priority deadline.

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Tuition and Fees$18,120
Room and Board$7,900
Average Merit Award$5,528
Application FeeN/A
Students on Aid81%
Average Aid Package$17,408
Average Debt at GradN/A

Martin Luther College’s listed cost of attendance is about $26,020, including $18,120 in tuition and fees and $7,900 for room and board. About 81% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $17,408. Merit awards average $5,528, which can help reduce the amount families pay out of pocket.

Student life at Martin Luther College

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Choral groups
Concert band
Jazz band
Symphony orchestra
Musical theater
Music ensembles
Literary magazine
Yearbook
Film society
Student government
International student organization
Campus ministries
Housing

90% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Guaranteed

Men only
Women only
Living-learning
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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