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Loras College

#6 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
  • 4 Year
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 344 reviews
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    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 1,335 undergraduate students. The Loras acceptance rate is 95%. Popular majors include Psychology, Business, and Criminal Justice and Safety Studies. Graduating 68% of students, Loras alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $37,300.
    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

    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
    95%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    1030-1170
    ACT Range
    20-26
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $19,583/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $22,336/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    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
    57%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.23 responses
    61%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.23 responses

    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
    1,335Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    62
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    23%
    Varsity Athletes
    47%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 15 responses
    Report
    • Friendly
      53%
    • Successful
      40%
    • Partier
      7%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    95%
    Poll
    83%
    of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.23 responses
    Poll
    59%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.32 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 19 responses
    Report
    • Liberal Arts
      74%
    • It is such a great community and experience.
      16%
    • It makes me feel at home and welcome
      5%
    • money hungry
      5%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $44,600/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    68%
    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.
    Love the support and the opportunities Loras has provided me with. They have provided me with the opportunity to study abroad and discover new areas of interest in my education and in hobbies. Their Activities Board is fantastic to help students de-stress and get out of their rooms weekly, and give new chances to experience new things.