Loras College Description:

Loras College is a private, Catholic liberal arts college located in Dubuque, Iowa. Clarke University and the University of Dubuque are both less than a mile away. The college places high value on technology, and all full-time students receive an IBM laptop computer. Undergraduates can choose from over 40 areas of study with fields in business and education being most popular.

The college emphasizes active learning and encourages study abroad, internships and service learning. Academics are supported by a healthy 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio. For a small school, Loras has an impressive number of clubs, organizations and activities to engage students (nearly 150 at last count). On the athletic front, the Loris College Duhawks compete in the NCAA Division III Iowa Intercollegiate Athletics Conference. The college fields 11 men's and 10 women's intercollegiate sports. What's a Duhawk you ask? Find out here.

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Admissions Data (2013):

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 69%
• GPA, SAT and ACT Graph for Loras Admissions
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 435 / 575
  • SAT Math: 393 / 560
  • SAT Writing: - / -
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  • ACT Composite: 21 / 26
  • ACT English: 20 / 26
  • ACT Math: 18 / 25
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Enrollment (2013):

• Total Enrollment: 1,621 (1,554 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 52% Male / 48% Female
• 95% Full-time

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Costs (2013 - 14):

• Tuition and Fees: $28,852
• Books: $1,100 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $8,125
• Other Expenses: $1,000
• Total Cost: $39,077

Loras College Financial Aid (2012 - 13):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 78%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $15,034
  • Loans: $7,603

Most Popular Majors:

Accounting, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, Finance, Marketing, Physical Education

Retention and Graduation Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 81%
• Transfer Out Rate: 3%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 48%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 61%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

Loras College Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://loras.edu/About-Loras/Mission-Vision.aspx

"Loras, as a Catholic liberal arts college, creates a community of active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision-makers, and responsible contributors in diverse professional, social, and religious roles."