Institutional Accreditation
Wartburg College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC). As part of maintaining its accreditation, Wartburg’s programs and processes are periodically reviewed to ensure institutional quality and integrity. Wartburg’s last review was in 2017 and its next review will be in 2026-27.

Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
Phone:  800.621.7440 / 312.263.0256 | Fax:  312.263.7462
www.hlcommission.org | info@hlcommission.org

Our graduates find meaningful vocations, serve their communities, or further their educations across the country and globe. Here’s a look at where members of the class are taking their next steps.

• Medicine-122 of 149 applicants (82% – more than twice the national average); accepted into M.D. programs at Iowa, Illinois, Creighton, Johns Hopkins, Michigan, Michigan State, Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin, Minnesota, St. Louis, American U. of the Caribbean, Emory, Duke, Rush, Penn State, South Carolina; and into D.O. programs at DMU, AT Still, Kansas City, Midwestern, Lake Erie, New England, Rocky Vista.  
• Dentistry-23 of 28 (82%); accepted into Iowa, Minnesota, Utah, Midwestern, Colorado, Case Western
• Optometry-15 of 16 (94%); accepted into Illinois, Indiana, Nova Southeastern, Pacific, Southern, Midwestern, Missouri
• Veterinary Medicine-12 of 12 (100%); accepted into Iowa State and Minnesota
• Physical Therapy-52 of 65 (80%); accepted into DMU, Iowa, St. Ambrose, Clarke, Creighton, Briar Cliff, Mayo, Emory, Midwestern, Rosalind Franklin, Utah, AT Still, Colorado
• Occupational Therapy-20 of 27 (74%); accepted into St. Ambrose, Creighton, Wisconsin, Washington U St. Louis, Drake, Minnesota, Maryville
• Pharmacy-13 of 13 (100%); accepted into Iowa, Creighton, Illinois, Midwestern, Minnesota, Nova Southeastern, Wisconsin-Madison
• Physician Assistant-24 of 34 (71%); accepted into DMU, Iowa, Philadelphia, Union, St. Ambrose, Colorado, Boston, Nebraska, Harding, Marquette, Wichita State, Stephens
• Nursing-102 of 102 (100%); accepted into Allen College, St. Louis University, Marymount (DC), Creighton, Grand View, Mercy College (Des Moines), DePaul, South Dakota State, Tennessee-Knoxville
• Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science-8 of 8 (100%); accepted into Mercy (Des Moines), St. Luke’s (Cedar Rapids), Allen

• Endowment value: $94 million (2023)
• 4-4-1 Calendar: Fall Term (4 courses), Winter Term (4 courses), May Term (1 course)
• Nearly all academic buildings are connected through a skywalk system.
• Wartburg’s social work program is the oldest undergraduate program of its kind in Iowa.
• Wartburg is the only private college in Iowa offering a major in music therapy.
• Wartburg provides opportunities for internships and experiential learning in a cities around the nation.
• Wartburg is a recognized leader in international education through Open Doors Internationall since 1949.