- As an institution of higher education, St. Luke's College provides high quality, health system-based education to individuals who desire to become competent and compassionate health care providers.
School Highlights
St Luke's College serves 176 students (57% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 32%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Private-state tuition: $18,820
- Acceptance Rate: 80%
- Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 32%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
St Luke's College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 57% over five years.
St Luke's College
(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1966
Total Faculty
17 staff
18 staff
AccreditationAccred.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Student Body
The student population of St Luke's College has declined by 16% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The St Luke's College diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has grown by 56% over five years.
Total Enrollment
176 students
1,532 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
30:1
# Full-Time Students
101 students
165 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
75 students
1,367 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
176 students
176 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
101 students
165 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
75 students
1,268 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
16%
9%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
68%
68%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
9%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.51
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
54%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1%
n/a
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$64,099
$40,057
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $18,820 is more than the state average of $17,086. The private state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$18,820
$17,086
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
87%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,190
$11,250
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Acceptance Rate
80%
78%
ACT Total Avg.
65
65
ACT Composite
22
22
ACT English
22
22
ACT Math
21
21
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- St. Luke's College is located in Sioux City, Iowa, an eclectic and energetic city of 82,000 residents. The community offers a wealth of art, music, theatre, sports and historical attractions some of which take place in the city's Art Center, recently restored Orpheum Theatre, and brand new Tyson Events Center. The city's 54 parks provide ample recreational opportunities and a variety of restaurants, malls and specialty shops are conveniently located within a short distance from the College. St. Luke's College, located in Sioux City, Iowa, is a health-system-affiliated institution of higher education committed to educating competent and compassionate healthcare professionals. We have been training successful healthcare professionals for over a century. St. Luke's College offers associate of science degrees in nursing, radiologic technology and respiratory care, certificate programs in computerized tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), mammography and ultrasound. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St Luke's College cost?
St Luke's College's private state tuition is approximately $18,820.
What is the acceptance rate of St Luke's College?
The acceptance rate of St Luke's College is 80%, which is higher than the state average of 78%.
What is St Luke's College's ranking?
St Luke's College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to St Luke's College is Western Iowa Tech Community College (4.1 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4647 Stone Ave
Sioux City, IA 51102
(712) 274-8733
Sioux City, IA 51102
(712) 274-8733
4.1 miles
Enrollment: 5,482 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 In-state tuition: $139 Out-state tuition: $140 Minority enrollment: 39%
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Private for-profit
3320 Line Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-9733
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-9733
5.6 miles
Enrollment: 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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Public
601 E. College Drive
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2380
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2380
19.6 miles
Enrollment: 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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Macy, NE 68039
(402) 494-2311
Macy, NE 68039
(402) 494-2311
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Enrollment: 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-5061
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-5061
53.8 miles
Enrollment: 1,907 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 In-state tuition: $5,460 Out-state tuition: $5,850 Minority enrollment: 21%
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