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Loras College (Loras)

Black Pinpoint 1450 Alta Vista | Dubuque, IA | 52001

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01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
1,859
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Acceptance Rate
90%
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Average HS GPA
3.52

SAT & ACT Test Scores

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Testing Policies

Superscore ACT
No
Superscore SAT
No
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
77/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$36,454
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$800
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
2740
Transportation for Commuters
$1,000
On-Campus Room and Board
9668
Approximate Expenses per year
$50,662

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
12 : 1
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Total Faculty
136
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Terminal Degree
107

Gender

Women
77
Men
59
Minority
10
International
1

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
60%
Graduate in 5 years
66%
Graduate in 6 years
67%

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate

Prominent Alumni

Greg Gumbel

Sports Broadcaster

Tom Tauke

Retired Verizon Executive VP and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Board Member

Bill Bolster

Retired CNBC CEO/President

Kathy Hopinkah Hannan

National Managing Partner, Corp. Responsibility,Diversity & Inclusion, KMPG

Michael McCrea, Ph.D.

Professor & Dir., Brain Injury Research, supported by NCAA and DoD

Kenneth Quinn

U.S. Food Prize Foundation and former U.S. Ambassador

Bob Theelen

Chairman/CEO, ChinaVest Limited

06. Student Body

Gender

42% female58% male

Out of State

63% are out
of state37% are
in-state

Students

93% are
full time7% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,213
Foreign Countries Represented
9

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.00%
Asian
1.28%
Black
5.20%
Hispanic
9.56%
Caucasian
72.53%
Unknown
4.78%
International
3.92%

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Not Reported
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Not Reported
SafeTALK
Not Reported
Mental Health First Aid
Not Reported
Talk Saves Lives
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
95%
Students
54%
First-Year Students
95%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

Most Popular Places On Campus

Academic Resource Center

Alumni Campus Center

Rock Bowl Stadium

Athletic and Wellness Center

Center for Dubuque History

Finance Lab, Interfaith prayer space, Einstein Bros. Bagels, The Pub, Grotto, Scenic views from many campus locations.

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Eagle Point Park, Mines of Spain, Swiss Valley Park, and Heritage Trail

Historic downtown shopping, restaurants, and millwork district

Ski and snowboard resorts

Julien Dubuque International Film Festival

Smithsonian-affiliated National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

Dubuque, Iowa's oldest city, is situated along the Mississippi River at the intersection of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. With unique geographical features including steep hills and bluffs, along with wooded parks and preserves, Dubuque abounds with opportunities to explore nature, culture, and history. Enjoy the Mississippi Riverwalk, the Port of Dubuque, and a variety of music, museums, and landmarks.

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Neil Bingham
Visit Coordinator
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Admission Office 1450 Alta Vista Dubuque, IA 52002
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563-588-7236

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Phone icon
563-588-7236

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
2 hours

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
Other

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconneil.bingham@loras.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Taxis, buses. Closest airport is Dubuque Regional Airport.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

FROM ILLINOIS, traveling on Hwy 20 West: - Cross the Mississippi River. - Continue on Hwy 20 West. Use the Grandview Ave. exit. - Turn right onto Grandview Ave. - Travel through two stop signs. - Turn right at the next stoplight onto Loras Blvd. - Loras College will be on your left. FROM IOWA, traveling on Hwy 20 East: - In Dubuque, take the Grandview Ave. exit. - Travel through the 1st stoplight. - Turn left at the 2nd stoplight onto Grandview Ave. - Travel through one stoplight and two stop signs. - Turn right at the next stoplight onto Loras Blvd. - Travel 4 blocks, and Loras College will be on your left.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark, Hotel Julien Dubuque, Best Western Dubuque Inn, Best Western Midway, Holiday Inn Five Flags, Heartland Inn


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Participate in intramural sports
6%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
52%

Men's Sports (Duhawks)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Football
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Golf
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball
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Wrestling

Women's Sports (Duhawks)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Dorms Coed

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Lynn Gallagher
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
Yes

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
67
Number of Honor Societies
3
Number of Social Sororities
1
Number of Religious Organizations
7
Join a fraternity
1%

12. Student Services

Health
Minority Support Groups
LGBT Support Groups

Military

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Dubuque

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Standard educational discounts.

13. Financial Aid

Dates

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$18,847
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$20,094
Average Need-Based Loan
$7,111
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
76%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$35,674
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$23,378
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - College/university loans from institutional funds
02 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
60%
Graduate in 5 years
66%
Graduate in 6 years
67%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Experiential
02 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
  • Neuroscience.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Finance, General.
  • Management Information Systems, General.
  • Management Science.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies.
  • Public Relations/Image Management.
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04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Computer Science.
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05 EDUCATION.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
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06 ENGINEERING.
  • Engineering, General.
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07 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • Creative Writing.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
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08 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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09 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Athletic Training/Trainer.
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10 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
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11 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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12 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Mathematics, General.
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13 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
  • Computational Science.
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14 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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15 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
  • Philosophy.
  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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16 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Chemistry, General.
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17 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Psychology, General.
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18 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
  • Social Work.
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19 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Economics, General.
  • International Relations and Affairs.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
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20 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Music, General.

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