Loras, as a Catholic liberal arts college, creates a community of active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision-makers, and responsible contributors in diverse professional, social, and religious roles.
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | ROTC (Army) Teacher certification Study abroad |
| Student Services | Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree |
| Campus Setting | City: Small |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
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At Loras College, 98.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 86.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $15,266), and 74% receive loans ($6,804 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,026. Off campus it is around $7,026. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Loras College is $18,206 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 4,139 people applied to Loras College. Of the applicants, 61.0% were admitted (61.0% male & 62.0% female ) and 18.0% accepted (20.0% male and 16.0% female) Of the 1,498 undergraduate students at Loras College, 3.0% are part-time. A majority (97.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 94.0% of the 69 graduate students are part-time. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 42.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 73.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 53.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 63.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 69.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Admissions Office Phone | (800) 245-6727 |
| Admissions Office Email | admissions@loras.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | 1450 Alta Vista Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://www.loras.edu/admissions/transfer/default.asp |
| Admissions Website | http://www.loras.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://www.loras.edu/admissions/application/apply.asp |
| Application Fee | $25 |
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In order to be accepted to Loras College, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 21 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 26 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 20 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 26 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 20 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 26 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 28 | ||||
| Biochemistry | 13 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 15 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 83 | ||||
| Accounting | 19 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 16 | ||||
| Business/Commerce, General | 11 | ||||
| Finance, General | 17 | ||||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | 0 | ||||
| Management Information Systems, General | 5 | ||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 15 | ||||
| Communication, journalism, and related programs | 22 | ||||
| Journalism | 0 | ||||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 5 | ||||
| Public Relations/Image Management | 17 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 16 | ||||
| Computer Science | 4 | ||||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 12 | ||||
| Education | 47 | 5 | |||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 0 | ||||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 0 | ||||
| Education/Teaching Individuals - Vision Impairments/ Blindness | 2 | ||||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 21 | ||||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 24 | ||||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 0 | ||||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | ||||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 0 | ||||
| Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other | 0 | ||||
| Engineering | 4 | ||||
| Engineering Physics | 4 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 31 | 1 | |||
| Creative Writing | 9 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 22 | 1 | |||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 6 | ||||
| French Language and Literature | 0 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 6 | ||||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 6 | ||||
| History | 15 | ||||
| History, General | 15 | ||||
| Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 0 | 0 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 0 | 0 | |||
| Mathematics and statistics | 3 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||||
| Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies | 11 | 1 | |||
| Health and Physical Education, General | 0 | ||||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 11 | ||||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 6 | ||||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 0 | ||||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | ||||
| Chemistry, Other | 0 | ||||
| Psychology | 16 | 9 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 7 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 16 | 2 | |||
| Public administration and social service professions | 13 | ||||
| Social Work | 13 | ||||
| Security and protective services | 14 | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 14 | ||||
| Social sciences | 15 | ||||
| Economics, General | 4 | ||||
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | ||||
| Sociology | 4 | ||||
| Theology and religious vocations | 5 | ||||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 5 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 1 | ||||
| Music, General | 1 | ||||
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