Overview

Loras College is a Comprehensive institution located in Dubuque, IA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1450 Alta Vista
Dubuque, IA  52001
United States

Contact Phone: 800-245-6727

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Public Relations/image Management
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Music, General
Visual And Performing Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,859

Applied

1,670

Accepted

1,227

Enrolled

Female Admissions

665

Females Applied

619

Females Accepted

93%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,194

Males Applied

1,051

Males Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.52

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5
Required for some programs	Interview One recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

37,912

Private

Fees

1,912

Full-time student fees

11,000

Room & board

5,500

Room only

Financial Aid

28,841

Avg. Financial Aid Package

29,556

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

23,742

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

7,111

Avg. Loan Aid

18,943

Avg. Grant Aid

20,094

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

90%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

42%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,227

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

63%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.4%
Black or African American	5.12%
White or Caucasian	72.99%
Asian	1.26%
Two or more races	2.68%
Other	4.7%

Gender

Male (57.29%)

Female (42.71%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	54%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Family Weekend, Duhawk Day and Loras After Dark

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
DuTHON, DuDawgs, Forward Thinking, Pickleball Club and Active Minds

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

136

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 91

Part-time - 45

Male - 59

Female - 77