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Loras College

Dubuque, Iowa 52004-0178

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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
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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.8%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

41.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.3%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (51)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

83%

Mixed

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
10 Years$58,289

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

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SoccerSoccer coachBasketball winterGolf fallSoccer fallLacrosse springTennis fallVolleyball springVolleyball fall

History & Fun Facts

  • •History The college has had different names during its existence; Saint Raphael's Seminary and then Saint Raphael's Academy (1839–1850) Mount St.
  • •Joseph's College (1873 – 1914) Dubuque College (1914 – 1920) Columbia College (1920 – 1939) Loras College (1939 – present) Saint Raphael/St.
  • •Bernard College In 1839, Bishop Mathias Loras of the Diocese of Dubuque established Saint Raphael's Seminary for men in the back of Saint Raphael's Cathedral in Dubuque.
  • •His first students were four seminarians from France, two members of a Sioux tribe, and several local students.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MKE Milwaukee145 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare146 mi
MSP Minneapolis-St Paul208 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA998 mi · ~28h 50m drive
New York, NY869 mi · ~25h 6m drive
Hartford, CT922 mi · ~26h 38m drive
Providence, RI986 mi · ~28h 29m drive
Albany, NY860 mi · ~24h 51m drive
Syracuse, NY737 mi · ~21h 17m drive
Rochester, NY663 mi · ~19h 9m drive
Buffalo, NY599 mi · ~17h 18m drive
Philadelphia, PA824 mi · ~23h 48m drive
Pittsburgh, PA571 mi · ~16h 30m drive
Harrisburg, PA730 mi · ~21h 5m drive
Newark, NJ860 mi · ~24h 51m drive
Washington, DC755 mi · ~21h 49m drive
Baltimore, MD766 mi · ~22h 8m drive
Atlanta, GA694 mi · ~20h 3m drive
Charlotte, NC729 mi · ~21h 4m drive
Raleigh, NC794 mi · ~22h 56m drive
Miami, FL1301 mi · ~37h 35m drive
Orlando, FL1096 mi · ~31h 40m drive
Tampa, FL1106 mi · ~31h 57m drive
Nashville, TN485 mi · ~14h 1m drive
New Orleans, LA868 mi · ~25h 5m drive
Richmond, VA779 mi · ~22h 30m drive
Chicago, IL162 mi · ~4h 41m drive
Detroit, MI389 mi · ~11h 14m drive
Minneapolis, MN214 mi · ~6h 11m drive
St. Louis, MO269 mi · ~7h 46m drive
Kansas City, MO311 mi · ~8h 59m drive
Indianapolis, IN302 mi · ~8h 43m drive
Columbus, OH436 mi · ~12h 36m drive
Cleveland, OH466 mi · ~13h 28m drive
Milwaukee, WI145 mi · ~4h 11m drive
Dallas, TX750 mi · ~21h 40m drive
Houston, TX918 mi · ~26h 31m drive
Austin, TX931 mi · ~26h 54m drive
San Antonio, TX1003 mi · ~28h 59m drive
Los Angeles, CA1596 mi · ~46h 6m drive
San Francisco, CA1698 mi · ~49h 3m drive
San Diego, CA1591 mi · ~45h 58m drive
Seattle, WA1573 mi · ~45h 27m drive
Portland, OR1593 mi · ~46h 1m drive
Denver, CO768 mi · ~22h 11m drive
Phoenix, AZ1317 mi · ~38h 3m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1099 mi · ~31h 45m drive
Honolulu, HI4091 mi · ~118h 11m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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