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Overview
Founded in 1839, Loras College is a liberal arts school affiliated with the Archdiocese of Dubuque. Loras is the first college created in Iowa and is rated as having “selective” admissions. All first-year students are required to complete a January Term, or J-Term, which is a three-week experiential learning course. Loras College is an inclusive institution and hosts a Children of Abraham program where Christians, Muslims, and Jews are invited to the school for public conversations on religious principles.
Acceptance Rate:
90%
Average Net Price:
$20,676
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1112
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $38,298 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $38,298 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,668 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
90%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
25%
Average Aid Per Year
$25,538
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,204
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$22,364
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
15%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6407
100%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,204
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$19,773,140
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$8,285,103
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
63%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,092
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$255
Students receiving federal loans
62%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,243
Average Other Loans Per Year
$6,591
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
1860
Students Applied
100%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
49
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
76%
Submitting ACT
31%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1112
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,319
Total Number of Undergrads
1,227
0
100
64%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
70%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
45
Faculty Overview
0
100
95%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
30
Countries Represented
11
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
17%
Student Organizations
50
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
65%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
54%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Duhawks
School Colors
purple and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
American Rivers Conference
Total Male Athletes
411
Total Female Athletes
210
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
10
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Other
Loras College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$50,200
Top 5 Cities
Chicago
Dubuque
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Minneapolis
Top 5 Employers
Loras College
John Deere
Cottingham & Butler
McGraw-Hill
Prudential Financial
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Sales
Operations
Education
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,500
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$255
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe school has a lot of great courses that keep you learning. The professors are very helpful. They also have a class called MOI which is a fun transition course which helps freshman meet fellow classmates and transition between high school to college flow smoothly.
Jessica from clearlake, MN
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