Loras College

Private nonprofit four-year university in Dubuque, IA that costs an average of $22,910 a year after financial aid, admits 100% of applicants and graduates 64% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$22,910
Acceptance rate
100%
Graduation rate
64%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$63,900

Private nonprofitSmall city1,083 undergraduates

Cost of Loras College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$54,674
Tuition and fees, in-state$41,418
Housing and food (on campus)$11,776
Books and supplies$600
Average net price after aid$22,910

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$19,837
$30,001–48,000$14,029
$48,001–75,000$17,982
$75,001–110,000$18,158
$110,001+$26,535

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Loras College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate100%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate64%
First-year retention82%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$52,056
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$63,900
Rank in Iowa (earnings)8th of 31 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$27,000
Typical monthly loan payment$307 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants23%
Students with federal loans56%

Majors and programs at Loras College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (36)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services23$62,703—
Finance and Financial Management Services34$60,590$25,000
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication22$49,537—
Marketing37$47,467$27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections25$46,575—
Business Administration, Management and Operations73$46,172$26,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness94$44,788$25,376
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods37$42,777$27,000
Social Work42$40,533$26,218
Psychology57$34,637$25,750
Communication and Media Studies27$32,722$27,000
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology16——
Biology12——
Business/Commerce1——
Chemistry2——
Computer Science17——
Data Analytics17——
Data Science4——
Economics1——
Education2——
Engineering21——
English Language and Literature9——
History16——
International Relations and National Security Studies3——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Mathematics15——
Mechanical Engineering8——
Music2——
Neurobiology and Neurosciences8——
Philosophy14——
Political Science and Government22——
Religion/Religious Studies3——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies10——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics22——
Sociology16——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas2——

Master's degree programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Student Counseling and Personnel Services16$51,735—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions11$48,670—
Biology7——
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology13——
Data Analytics11——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions12——
Psychology3——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Data Analytics———

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Morningside UniversitySioux City$23,50571%$58,902
Coe CollegeCedar Rapids$18,64764%$60,502
Northwestern CollegeOrange City$24,71680%$57,028
Simpson CollegeIndianola$20,46086%$57,816
Maharishi International UniversityFairfield$16,57996%$38,786

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About Loras College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationDubuque, IA
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates1,083
Student-to-faculty ratio12 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websiteloras.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Loras College's acceptance rate?

Loras College admits 100% of applicants.

How much does Loras College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $54,674 a year (tuition and fees: $41,418). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $22,910 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $19,837.

How much do Loras College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $63,900 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 8th of 31 similar colleges in Iowa. The best-paid bachelor's program is accounting and related services ($62,703 a year after graduation).

What is Loras College's graduation rate?

64% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 82% of first-year students return for a second year.