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About Loras College

catholic liberal artssmall class sizesopen enrollmentbusiness and pre-med focus

Loras College is a private liberal arts college in Dubuque, IA, known for its catholic liberal arts, small class sizes, and open enrollment. With an acceptance rate of 90%, Loras College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 286 students each year. Loras College is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Loras College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $25,313 per year; the sticker price of $46,887 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Loras College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

90%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Loras College

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Demonstrated Interest
Loras is a small Catholic college in Dubuque where personal connections matter, so visit campus or attend one of their virtual open houses and follow up with your admissions counselor by name after any interaction.
Essay Strategy
Loras has a strong Catholic liberal arts identity, so in your application materials connect your values, service experiences, or intellectual curiosity to their mission of developing the whole person, not just academic achievement.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Loras College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$47k/yr$20.5k
30k-48k~$47k/yr$17.0k
48k-75k~$47k/yr$15.6k
75k-110k~$47k/yr$20.2k
110k+~$47k/yr$23.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

70%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$46k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,249
Undergrad Enrollment
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