Iowa · 2026

Fully Funded Scholarships at Wartburg College, Iowa 2026

Wartburg College is a private liberal arts college in Waverly, Iowa, with roots dating to 1852 and a campus that serves undergraduate and graduate students through a residential academic program and selected online and professional offerings. The college is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and its academic structure spans the arts, sciences, business, education, music, health and human performance, and faith-and-life studies. Wartburg grants Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Music Education, and Master of Social Work degrees. Its work centers on integrating broad liberal arts study with career preparation, service, and leadership. Wartburg reports more than 70 areas of study and emphasizes experiential learning through internships, community engagement, and global experiences. The college identifies strong outcomes in fields such as education, business, music, social work, and the health professions, and it supports pre-professional pathways including pre-medicine and pre-physical therapy. Student life is a major part of the institution’s model, with residential living, athletics in NCAA Division III, and a campus ministry program tied to its Lutheran identity. Wartburg also operates named centers and initiatives that anchor its mission beyond the classroom. These include the Wartburg Community Symphony, the Ritterchor male chorus, and The W, a student-run radio station, alongside leadership and service programs that connect students with the surrounding region. Located in northeast Iowa, the college serves students from across the United States and other countries while maintaining a strong regional presence in Iowa and the Midwest. Its institutional focus combines academic rigor, music and service traditions, and preparation for lives of leadership and purpose.