Loras College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4392 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1226 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1151 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #2 of 5 | In Dubuque |
| #3350 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 1,227
- Graduates
- 92
- Male:Female Ratio
- 55:45
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.loras.edu
Loras College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Loras College has an acceptance rate of 90% and is among the 37% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 88% | 93% |
| Applicants | 1,860 | 1,194 | 666 |
| Admissions | 1,671 | 1,051 | 620 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 286 | 181 | 105 |
74 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
31 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 967 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 125 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 62 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 58 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 50 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 36 (3%) |
| Asian | 19 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Loras College is $21,886 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,997 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,052 |
| $48-75K | $19,525 |
| $75-110K | $19,052 |
| $110K+ | $24,560 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,750 | $13,410 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,750 | $13,410 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,750 | $13,410 |
| Fee in-district | $1,820 | $30 |
| Fee in-state | $1,820 | $30 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,820 | $30 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 975 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,840 |
| Room charge | $4,300 |
| Meal charge | $5,540 |
Loras College majors
Loras College has granted 269 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs and 46 master's across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Loras College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 28 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 26 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 24 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 20 | |
| Social Work | 19 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 16 | |
| Accounting | 15 | |
| Psychology, General | 11 | 4 |
| Engineering, General | 13 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 10 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 10 | |
| Data Analytics, General | 9 | |
| Finance, General | 9 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 8 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 8 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 8 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | |
| History, General | 6 | |
| Mathematics, General | 6 | |
| Creative Writing | 5 | |
| Neuroscience | 5 | |
| Business Analytics | 4 | |
| Philosophy | 4 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |
| Biochemistry | 3 | |
| Computer Science | 3 | |
| Performance and Sport Psychology | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| Education, General | 2 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | |
| Sociology, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 269 | 46 |
Loras College has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 26% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 65% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Loras College has published 414 scientific papers with 3,276 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Biology, Sociology, Law, Computer Science, Medicine, Psychology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 12 |
| 1992 | 6 | 22 |
| 1993 | 6 | 26 |
| 1994 | 6 | 30 |
| 1995 | 9 | 18 |
| 1996 | 5 | 20 |
| 1997 | 11 | 28 |
| 1998 | 10 | 36 |
| 1999 | 2 | 59 |
| 2000 | 6 | 58 |
| 2001 | 7 | 75 |
| 2002 | 9 | 46 |
| 2003 | 6 | 44 |
| 2004 | 7 | 42 |
| 2005 | 10 | 51 |
| 2006 | 12 | 50 |
| 2007 | 8 | 40 |
| 2008 | 7 | 42 |
| 2009 | 9 | 54 |
| 2010 | 12 | 58 |
| 2011 | 12 | 75 |
| 2012 | 11 | 84 |
| 2013 | 10 | 87 |
| 2014 | 9 | 127 |
| 2015 | 10 | 136 |
| 2016 | 16 | 144 |
| 2017 | 16 | 189 |
| 2018 | 16 | 215 |
| 2019 | 14 | 229 |
| 2020 | 9 | 258 |
| 2021 | 18 | 244 |
| 2022 | 9 | 257 |
| 2023 | 31 | 230 |
Loras College alumni
-
Greg Gumbel
- Enrolled in Loras College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- sports commentatorjournalist
- Biography
-
Greg Gumbel is an American television sportscaster. He is best known for his various assignments for CBS Sports (most notably, the National Football League and NCAA basketball). The older brother of news and sportscaster Bryant Gumbel, he became the first African-American announcer to call play-by-play of a major sports championship in the United States when he announced Super Bowl XXXV for the CBS network in 2001. Gumbel is currently the studio host for CBS' men's college basketball coverage and was a play-by-play broadcaster for the NFL on CBS until 2023.
-
Darin LaHood
- Enrolled in Loras College
- In 1990 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- adjunct professorpoliticianlawyer
- Biography
-
Darin McKay LaHood is an American attorney and politician who has served as a U.S. representative from Illinois since 2015. A member of the Republican Party, LaHood has represented the 16th district since 2023, and previously represented the 18th district from 2015 to 2023. He previously served in the Illinois Senate from the 37th legislative district from 2011 to 2015, before being elected to Congress in a special election following the resignation of Aaron Schock.
-
Rod Blum
- Enrolled in Loras College
- In 1977 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- business executivepolitician
- Biography
-
Rodney Leland Blum is an American businessman and politician who served as the U.S. representative for Iowa's 1st congressional district from 2015 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he was first elected in 2014 and won a second term in the 2016 elections.
-
Chris Jans
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coachhead coach
- Biography
-
Christopher Paul Jans is the American college basketball head coach for Mississippi State. Jans previously coached at New Mexico State, where he led the Aggies from 2017 to 2022. Jans is a graduate of Loras College, and hails from Fairbank, Iowa.
General info
| Founded | 1839 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Pro Deo et Patria For God and Country |
| Colors | gold, purple |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session |
| Total FTE staff | 295 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1450 Alta Vista Dubuque, Iowa, 52004-0178 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 60,000 |
| Phone | 5635887100 |