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Loras College

Dubuque, Iowa

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Relating the rich liberal arts tradition to a changing world, Loras College’s rich liberal arts tradition inspires tomorrow’s leaders to be thoughtful, ethical actors in whatever field they pursue. Across their social, professional, and religious roles, Loras students are prepared to enact meaningful change in their community.

Get to know Loras College

1,314
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
44%
 
Enrolled male students
56%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
92%
 
Part-time students
8%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
82%
 
Adjuncts
18%
 
Faculty Ratio
12:1
Student/teacher ratio
$33,500
Full-time tuition cost
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6-year graduation rate
Rolling
Application deadline
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students

College Highlights

Engaged Students
Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
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Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 2%
Hispanic/Latinx: 10%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 4%
White, non-Hispanic: 75%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 5%

Great Teaching

SPECIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Programs available at this institution.
Accelerated program
Cross-registration
Distance learning
Double major
Dual enrollment
Honors Program
Independent study
Internships
Student-designed major
Study abroad
Teacher certification program

Vibrant Communities

RESIDENCE LIFE
Percent of students living on campus.
First-time, first-year (freshman) students: 94%
Undergraduates: 60%

Campus housing options.
Coed dorms
Apartments for single students

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Admission

ADMISSIONS FACTORS
Very Important
Rigor of secondary school record | Academic GPA 

Considered
Class rank | Application Essay | Recommendation(s)
Interview | Extracurricular activities | Character/personal qualities
Racial/ethnic status | Volunteer work | Work experience

TEST SCORES
Optional

Tuition & Cost

Tuition: $33,500
Fees: $1,718
Room: $4,000
Board: $4,600

Contact Loras College

Contact Admissions

www.loras.edu/undergraduate
(563) 588-7236
admission@loras.edu

Campus Location

1450 Alta Vista Street
Dubuque, IA 52001

(800) 245-6727

Visit Loras College Online

www.loras.edu

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