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Loras College

Dubuque, Iowa 52004-0178

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Loras College is a private urban institution in Dubuque, Iowa. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,289 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,057.

Established
1839
Motto
Pro Deo Et Patria
Mascot
Dewey
Type
Private college
Conference
American Rivers Conference (ARC)
Division
Division III

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92%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,087Students
12:1Student:Faculty
70%Grad Rate
$58,289Earnings 10yr
$21,057Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Loras College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.8%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

91.8%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$38,298
Room & Board$9,668
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$48,380
Average Net Price$21,057
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,571
$30–48K$14,851
$48–75K$16,930
$75–110K$22,489
$110K+$23,295

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,057

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

40.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (51)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,087
Gender Split
40% / 60%
Women / Men
First Generation
17%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Black 4%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate69.8%
Freshman Retention82.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,069
8 Years$54,415
10 Years$58,289

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,400
Men
$57,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Varsity Sports — Duhawks

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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