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Loras College

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Overview

Loras College is a non-profit private multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Established in 1839, Loras College is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. This institution provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 187-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate is 70-79%. This places it among a moderately selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. Loras College also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Loras College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Loras College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Loras College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Loras College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

Name
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Acronym
Founded 1839
Motto Pro Deo et Patria
For God and Country
Colours Gold and purple
Mascot Dewey the Duhawk

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Location

Address 1450 Alta Vista
Dubuque
52004-0178 Iowa
United States
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Loras College Phone Number (563) 588 7100
Loras College Fax Number (563) 588 7964
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Loras College is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Loras College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Loras College as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Loras College Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Loras College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Loras College's academic range and degree level offering.



Loras College: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes
Eng Yes

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Programs and Courses

Loras College Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Loras College Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Loras College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Loras College.



Loras College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro) 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro)
International
students		 35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro) 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Loras College Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Loras College website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Loras College Admission Info


Loras College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Loras College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Loras College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Loras College has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Loras College's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Loras College's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Loras College's Admission Office Admission Office

1450 Alta Vista Street
Dubuque 52004-0178
(563) 588 7236
800 245 6727

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Loras College's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Loras College Size and Profile


Loras College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Loras College has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Loras College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Loras College's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Loras College's Control Type Control Type

Loras College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Loras College's Entity Type Entity Type

Loras College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Loras College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Loras College's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Loras College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Loras College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Loras College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Loras College is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic. Diocesan - www.arch.pvt.k12.ia.us



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Facilities and Services

Loras College Facilities


Loras College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Loras College's Library
Loras College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 175,133 physical volumes, 3,254 physical media and 114 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 7 full-time employees, including 3 librarians. Loras College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Loras College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Loras College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 783 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Loras College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Loras College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Loras College Services


Loras College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Loras College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Loras College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Loras College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Loras College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Loras College Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Loras College Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Loras College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Official Social Media Channels

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loras College public or private?

Loras College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Loras College profit or non-profit?

Loras College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Loras College in terms of enrollment?

Loras College has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of Loras College in terms of academic staff?

Loras College's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.

Is Loras College a coeducational institution?

Loras College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Loras College use?

Loras College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Loras College affiliated with?

Christian-Catholic. Diocesan - www.arch.pvt.k12.ia.us

Does Loras College admit international students?

Yes.

What is Loras College's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Loras College's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Loras College ?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro). International students: 35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Loras College located?

Loras College is located in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Address: 1450 Alta Vista.

Is Loras College accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Loras College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (since ).

Does Loras College offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Loras College offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Loras College have a university library?

Yes Loras College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 175,133 physical volumes, 3,254 physical media and 114 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 7 full-time employees, including 3 librarians. Loras College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Loras College provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Loras College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 783 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Loras College have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Loras College offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Loras College offer career services?

Yes

Does Loras College offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Loras College have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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