Loras College is a private liberal arts college in Dubuque, Iowa. Founded in 1839, Loras is the oldest college in Iowa and it is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. The college has a strong commitment to service, justice, and the Catholic faith, and it provides its students with a well-rounded and balanced education. The college offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as a variety of accelerated, lifelong learning, and certificate programs. Loras also has numerous student organizations and activities, including the Loras Players theater group, Campus Ministry, numerous club sports, and a student-led environmental sustainability program. With a beautiful campus near the Mississippi River, unique learning opportunities, and a supportive environment, Loras College is an excellent place to pursue a college education.
- Address: 1450 Alta Vista, Dubuque, IA 52004-0178
- Phone: (563) 588-7100
- Website: www.loras.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 1,404
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 12 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $-
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $35,218 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Room & Board | $8,600 |
| Other | $2,011 |
| Total Cost | $46,929 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 58%
- SAT Range: 0 – 0
- ACT Range: 0 – 0
Majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Finance, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 92%
- Part-time: 8%
Student Gender
- Male: 54%
- Female: 46%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 1%
- Black or African American: 4%
- Hispanic / Latino: 10%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 76%
- Two or More Races: 2%
- Unknown: 5%
- Non-resident Alien: 2%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 98%
- 25 and Over: 2%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 33%
- Out-of-State: 67%
- Unknown: 0%