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Loras College

Loras College

Dubuque, IA · City · 1,083 students
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$20,716
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
69%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$58,289
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
100%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Founded in 1839 as Iowa’s oldest higher education institution, Loras College is a private Catholic liberal arts college known for strong programs in education, media studies, business, and pre-health sciences. Perched on a scenic bluff overlooking the Mississippi River in Dubuque, the college sets itself apart through experiential learning initiatives, including immersive January-term travel courses and robust undergraduate research opportunities. The campus culture is tight-knit and mission-driven, offering a vibrant student experience anchored by NCAA Division III Duhawk athletics, active campus ministry, and close faculty mentorship.

Wikipedia:Loras College is a private Catholic college in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. It has an enrollment of approximately 1,600 students and is the oldest post-secondary institution in the state of Iowa.

Location
Dubuque, IA, 52004-0178 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MKE · Milwaukee
144 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$39,824
Housing & food (on campus)$11,000
Books & supplies$600
Cost of attendance$54,598
Average net price$20,716
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$39,824
Housing & food (on campus)$11,000
Books & supplies$600
Cost of attendance$54,598
Average net price$20,716
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: loras.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Loras College’s own figures for 2026-27, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$40,450
Fees$2,044
Housing$5,804
Food$6,300
Books & supplies$600
Personal expenses$1,700
Transportation$1,360
Total published by the school$54,598
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$20,479
$30–48k
$17,033
$48–75k
$15,624
$75–110k
$20,233
$110k+
$23,039
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
69%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
44%
Back for yr 2
82%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
68% graduated · 29% transferred · 3% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$46,069
10 yrs after entry$58,289
Debt
Median at graduation$26,000
Monthly payment$276
Middle 50% owe$8.5k–$27k
90th percentile$36,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: 43% graduate within 6 yrs, $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
100%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 59%Women 41%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
23%
First-gen
17%
Family income
$85,517
Independent
3%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
75%
Hispanic
8%
Black
4%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
5%
Unknown
4%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$46,069
After 10 yrs
$58,289
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness55
Business Administration, Management and Operations49
Psychology, General28
Social Work22
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication20
Marketing20
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods18
Communication and Media Studies16
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics16
Engineering, General15
Criminal Justice and Corrections15
Finance and Financial Management Services15
Accounting and Related Services14
Political Science and Government12
Data Analytics11
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology8
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$56M
Full-time faculty
74%
Faculty salary
$7,039/mo
Teaching spend
$8,934
per student
Federal loans
58%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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