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-profit

Highest Level Offered:

Master's degree

Religious Affiliation:

Roman Catholic

Enrollment:

Undergraduate: 1,290 ; Graduate: 120

Percent of Fully Online Students:

Undergraduate: 2% ; Graduate: 24%

Graduation Rate:

70%

Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:

$58,289

Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):

$26,000

Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:

98%

Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:

$24,074

Yellow Ribbon Program:

Yes

Credit for Military Training:

Yes

Geographic and Educational Overview

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Loras College is located in Iowa

Iowa at a Glance:

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Des Moines
3,190,369
56,273 sq mi
3
34
15
$9,200.00

Top Majors in Iowa:

Top Incentives in Iowa:

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

Online Programs offered by Loras College

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Computer Science & IT

Master of Science in Applied Analytics

Education

Master of Arts in Coaching Leadership

Psychology & Human Services

Master of Arts in Applied Psychology
Master of Arts in Disability Studies