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Luther College Softball

Luther College (Luther) · Decorah, Iowa · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate72%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate71%finish within six years
Undergraduates1,384Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty9 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Luther College Softball coaches

Coaches at Luther College who recruit Women's Softball, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Luther College competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division III
Conference
American Rivers Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
luthernorse.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1078–1406
ACTMiddle 50%: 22–29

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Popular majors

AccountingAnthropology, GeneralArt/Art Studies, GeneralBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralChemistry, GeneralComputer Science
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
9 : 1
Graduation rate
71% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$51,140
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$24,790
Campus

Where it is

Luther College in Decorah.

Location
Decorah, Iowa
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Time zone
Central
Website
luther.edu
Overview

About Luther College Softball

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Renae Hartl, the Head Coach, leads the Luther College Softball staff of 3 coaches, verified June 2026. Luther College (Luther) competes in NCAA Division III Softball as a member of the American Rivers Conference. Luther College is a small private school in Decorah, Iowa with 1,384 undergraduates, a 72% acceptance rate and an average net price of $24,790 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Luther College Softball

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Renae Hartl, the Head Coach and Teri Olson, the Associate Head Coach. Luther College has 3 coaches for Softball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, and measurables like pitching speed, exit velocity or pop time in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
  3. Send your videoInclude a skills video with game footage, with the link near the top so Renae can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Luther College typically score 1078–1406 on the SAT and 22–29 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Luther College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Questions

Luther College Softball FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Luther College D3?

Yes. Luther College competes in NCAA Division III Softball, in the American Rivers Conference.

Is Luther College public or private?

Luther College is a private nonprofit school in Decorah, Iowa.

What conference is Luther College Softball in?

The American Rivers Conference.

Does Luther College offer athletic scholarships for Softball?

No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.

How many coaches does Luther College Softball have?

3 coaches, led by Renae Hartl, the Head Coach.

How much does Luther College cost?

In-state tuition is $51,140 and out-of-state tuition is $51,140 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,790.

What is the Luther College acceptance rate?

72% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Luther College?

Admitted students typically score 1078–1406 on the SAT and 22–29 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Luther College Softball coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026