Loras Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 99.86%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $39,824
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Loras:
- Total Enrollment: 1,189, including 25 online students
- 1,123 Undergraduate, 66 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 56.3% men, 43.7% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 68%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 82%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 45 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 7 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
Loras Overview
Loras College (Loras) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Dubuque, IA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The Loras's tuition & fees is $39,824 for the academic year 2024-2025. 98% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $25,701.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,189 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
Loras's acceptance rate is 99.86% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.56%.
Loras College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Loras College is $39,824. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,530.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $41,411 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,621.
| Undergraduate | $39,824 |
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| Graduate | $13,530 |
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| Undergraduate | $41,411 |
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| Graduate | $13,621 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Loras College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Loras
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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