Augsburg University, Minneapolis, MN
Advancing Lutheran Higher Education
The Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU) cultivates collaboration, champions vocation-driven learning, and amplifies the collective impact of our member institutions.
- Bethany College
- Wartburg College
- St. Olaf College
- Luther College (Iowa)
- Carthage College
- Wagner College
- Midland University
- Waldorf University
- Luther College (Regina)
- Augustana College
- California Lutheran University
- Newberry College
- Texas Lutheran University
- Lenoir-Rhyne University
- Valparaiso University
- Thiel College
- Susquehanna University
- Augsburg University
- Roanoke College
- Gustavus Adolphus College
- Gettysburg College
- Wittenberg University
- Augustana University
- Concordia College
- Capital University
- Pacific Lutheran University
- Grand View University
- Muhlenberg College
The endeavors and existence of NECU is deeply personal to me because I know what happens when a student encounters a community that believes in their calling. Our network makes that encounter possible on every campus.
Rev. Lamont A. Wells
he/him/his
Executive Director, NECU
Why go Lutheran?
Transforming Lives & Communities:
Impact by the Numbers
NECU institutions offer an education rooted in faith, vocation, and service, welcoming students from all backgrounds and traditions. Although each campus is distinct — some with just over 700 students and others exceeding 3,000 — they form a powerful collective with measurable impact.
- Current Students
- 58K+
- Alumni
- 650K+
- Annual Financial Aid
- $1.9B
- Annual Economic Impact
- $7.8B
Signature Events
Augustana College, Rock Island, IL
Presidents' Summer Seminar
Chicago, IL
Student Leadership Summit
Chicago, IL
Board Chairs and Presidents Retreat
Intersections
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