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Loras College

#4 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 339 reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    A
  3. Diversity
    B+
  4. Campus
    B+
  5. Athletics
    B
  6. Party Scene
    B
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    B-
  9. Dorms
    B+
  10. Campus Food
    B-
  11. Student Life
    A-
  12. Safety
    B-
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Loras is an above-average private, Catholic college located in Dubuque, Iowa. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,400 undergraduate students. The Loras acceptance rate is 92%. Popular majors include Psychology, Business, and Criminal Justice and Safety Studies. Graduating 71% of students, Loras alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $35,200.
About Loras College...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Address
1450 Alta Vista
Dubuque, IA 52004
Website
loras.edu
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Loras College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
92%
Application Deadline
—
SAT Range
938-1246
ACT Range
20-25
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
—

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Cost

Net Price
$17,958/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $14,304/ year
  • $30-48k
    $14,046/ year
  • $49-75k
    $15,426/ year
  • $76-110k
    $18,437/ year
  • $110k+
    $20,203/ year
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Academics

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
100%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.23 responses
59%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.22 responses
64%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.22 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Psychology
    25 Graduates
  • Business
    24 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    24 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    24 Graduates
  • Marketing
    22 Graduates
  • Finance
    20 Graduates
  • Communications
    19 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    18 Graduates
  • Public Relations
    18 Graduates
  • Accounting
    17 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,400Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
27%
Varsity Athletes
40%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 14 responses
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  • Friendly
    50%
  • Successful
    43%
  • Partier
    7%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
95%
Poll
82%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.22 responses
Poll
58%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.31 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 18 responses
Report
  • Liberal Arts
    78%
  • It is such a great community and experience.
    17%
  • It makes me feel at home and welcome
    6%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$42,400/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
71%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
97%
National
83%
100%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.17 responses
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Loras College Reviews

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I love Loras College! The education and environment is absolutely incredible. The professors are deeply invested in their students and the environment is filled with Duhawk pride! Although the food and housing could be updated/altered, everything else makes up for it. I am more than happy with my choice to attend Loras!
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I have been here for less than a year but I am already blown away by how much I love the school! The community is so tight-knit and welcoming, which is a big perk of a small school. The professors genuinely care about you and do whatever it takes for you to succeed, even answering homework questions via email in the middle of the night. I would highly recommend checking out the school.
What do you think of when you hear purple and gold? That's right DUHAWKS! Our student body bleeds purple and gold. No one holds more school spirit than the students of Loras College. Although Loras may not be a division one athletic school, you can always catch our students supporting one another. Our schools motto is "Duhawks support Duhawks". This year, our men's soccer team was in the NCAA championship. Despite Kansas City may be six hours away, that did not stop our fans from attending the game. Loras' student unity truly sticks out, which makes it such a desirable institution.