Loras College

Overview

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

Location & Contact

Address 1450 Alta Vista
Dubuque, IA  52004-0178
United States

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Majors & Degrees

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,312

Applied

1,216

Accepted

1,393

Enrolled

Female Admissions

534

Females Applied

499

Females Accepted

93%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

778

Males Applied

717

Males Accepted

92%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.37

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
Recommended	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
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	539	490	580
SAT Math	549	508	603
ACT Composite	23	19	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

33,500

Fees

1,718

Full-time student fees

8,425

Room & board

4,000

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No

Financial Aid

27,972

Avg. Financial Aid Package

28,823

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

11,712

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,359

Avg. Loan Aid

18,483

Avg. Grant Aid

22,145

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

85%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

27%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,393

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

58%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.11%
Black or African American	3.09%
White or Caucasian	80.11%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.07%
Asian	0.72%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	2.08%
Other	4.24%

Gender

Male (54.56%)

Female (45.44%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	65%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Campus Fest, Homecoming and Family Weekend

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:
Dance Marathon, Campus Activities Board, DuBuddies, Social Work Club and American Chemical Society

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	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football	No	Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	Division 3	No

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

144

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 99

Part-time - 45

Male - 75

Female - 69

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