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Tight-knitUrbanGreek life
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
Campus Visits
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92%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,087Students
12:1Student:Faculty
70%Grad Rate
$58,289Earnings 10yr
$21,057Net Price
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate91.8%
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
4100.0%
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 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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Duhawks
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
96Average
Estimated from IA state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Milwaukeepop. 570K
145 mi(251 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
162 mi(281 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
214 mi(371 min)