1839
Dubuque,
IA
About Loras College
You can join a community working toward a more just and ethical world at Loras College. With online undergraduate courses and graduate programs, you can join others working for the common good wherever you may reside. As a leader and innovator in Catholic liberal arts education, the college is commited to such core values as:
- Truth
- Respect
- Service
- Excellence
- Responsibility
Loras College instills in each student a legacy centered on love and respecting human dignity. Through its Catholic identity, the school creates an atmosphere where faith, creativity, and scholarship merge for the common good.
Accreditation & Licensing
Loras College is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Type:
4-year, Private not-for-profitHighest Level Offered:
Master's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Roman CatholicEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 1,290 ; Graduate: 120Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 2% ; Graduate: 24%Graduation Rate:
70%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$58,289Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$26,000Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
98%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$24,074Yellow Ribbon Program:
YesCredit for Military Training:
YesGeographic and Educational Overview
Loras College is located in Iowa
Iowa at a Glance:

Des Moines
3,190,369
56,273 sq mi
3
34
15
$9,200.00
Top Majors in Iowa:
Top Incentives in Iowa:
- Iowa Tuition Grant: Up to $6,800 annually
Top Career Pathways in Iowa:
Agricultural Management
- Entry Level: Farm Manager ($55,000)
- Mid Level: Agricultural Operations Manager ($85,000)
- Senior Level: Agricultural Director ($130,000+)
- Required Education: BS Agricultural Science
- Certifications: CCA, CPAg
* Data is approximate and may be AI-enhanced
