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IPEDS ID: 153825
OPE ID: 00187300
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Loras College
1450 Alta Vista, Dubuque, Iowa 52004-0178
General information:  (563) 588-7100
Website:  www.loras.edu
Type:  4-year, Private not-for-profit
Awards offered:  Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus setting:  City: Small
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  1,588 (1,512 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  12 to 1
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open-close General Information
Admissionswww.loras.edu/admissions/
Financial Aidwww.loras.edu/admissions/aid.asp
Apply Onlinewww.loras.edu/admissions/application/apply.asp
Mission Statement
  www.loras.edu/explore/mission.asp
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or less
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
open-close Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
Tuition and fees$24,438$23,330$22,053
Books and supplies$1,100$1,100$1,100
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$6,727$6,500$6,305
Other$1,000$1,000$1,000
Total Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
On Campus$33,265$31,930$30,458
  • All student expenses data apply to full-time first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
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This calculator uses estimated student expenses data to estimate the total tuition and fees charged over the duration of a typical 4-year program at this school.
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  • The estimated price does not include room and board, books and supplies, &c. (where applicable) and is based on typical tuition and fees figures listed above. Tuition and fees may vary by program. Please contact this institution for detailed price information.
  • Tuition inflation rate estimates for this school are based on the 3 years of data shown in the student expenses section.
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Alternative Tuition Plans
  • No alternative tuition plans are offered by this institution.
open-close Financial Aid
Undergraduate students 2007-2008
Total grant aid received by all undergraduate students$18,711,936
Number of undergraduate students who received a Pell Grant341
  • Total grant aid includes dollars received from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources.
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid Received aid: 100% Did not receive aid: 0%
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type Total grants: 100% Federal: 70% Pell: 27% Other Federal: 43% State/Local: 35% Institutional: 100%
Average amount of grant aid received by type
Average amount of grant aid received by type Total grants: $14,443 Federal: $1,394 Pell: $2,709 Other Federal: $574 State/Local: $3,844 Institutional: $12,112
Percentage of students receiving loans by typeAverage amount of loans by type
Percentage of students receiving loans by type Total loans: 100% Federal: 100% Non-federal: 31%Average amount of loans by type Total loans: $6,840 Federal: $4,244 Non-federal: $8,319
  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
open-close Enrollment
Fall 2008
Total enrollment1,588
Undergraduate enrollment1,512
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment67
Graduate enrollment76
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 95% Part-time: 5%Undergraduate Student Gender: Male: 51% Female: 49%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0% Black or African American: 1% Hispanic/Latino: 2% White: 89% Two or more races: 1% Race/ethnicity unknown: 3% Non-resident alien: 4%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 90% 25 and over: 3% Age unknown: 7%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 42% Out-of-state: 54% Foreign countries: 4% Unknown: 0%
  • Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 4% Part-time: 96%
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Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009): $25
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants1,659855804
Percent admitted71%69%73%
Percent admitted who enrolled33%33%33%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommended
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT205%
ACT36394%
Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
NOTES:
*  25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Math490568
ACT Composite2126
ACT English2026
ACT Math1926
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention: Full-time students: 74%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 85 percent of students entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2008.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 60% (*) Transfer-out rate:
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate: 4-year: 56% 6-year: 64% 8-year: 64%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Male: 59% Female: 62%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: White: 64% (!)Race/ethnicity unknown: 0%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
  • One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions 2007-2008
sort byProgramAssociateBachelorMaster
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Biological and biomedical sciences
Biochemistry-10-
Biology/Biological Sciences, General-16-
Category total-26-
Business, management, marketing, and related support services
Accounting-19-
Business Administration and Management, General-16-
Business/Commerce, General-8-
Finance, General-14-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General-0-
Management Information Systems, General-6-
Marketing/Marketing Management, General-17-
Category total-80-
Communication, journalism, and related programs
Journalism-0-
Mass Communication/Media Studies-5-
Public Relations/Image Management-19-
Category total-24-
Computer and information sciences and support services
Computer Science-3-
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other-12-
Category total-15-
Education
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching--0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching-0-
Education/Teaching Individuals - Vision Impairments/ Blindness--3
Educational Leadership and Administration, General--3
Elementary Education and Teaching-23-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching-24-
Secondary Education and Teaching-0-
Special Education and Teaching, General-3-
Special Education and Teaching, Other--0
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other-0-
Category total-506
Engineering
Engineering Physics-6-
Category total-6-
English language and literature/letters
Creative Writing-10-
English Language and Literature, General-201
Category total-301
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
French Language and Literature-0-
Spanish Language and Literature-5-
Category total-5-
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Athletic Training/Trainer-7-
Category total-7-
History
History, General-12-
Category total-12-
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies00-
Category total00-
Mathematics and statistics
Mathematics, General-2-
Category total-2-
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
Health and Physical Education, General--0
Kinesiology and Exercise Science-10-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management--1
Category total-101
Philosophy and religious studies
Philosophy-5-
Religion/Religious Studies-1-
Category total-6-
Physical sciences
Chemistry, General-6-
Chemistry, Other-0-
Physical Sciences-0-
Category total-6-
Psychology
Clinical Psychology--7
Psychology, General-181
Category total-188
Public administration and social service professions
Social Work-12-
Category total-12-
Security and protective services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies-13-
Category total-13-
Social sciences
Economics, General-3-
International Relations and Affairs-1-
Political Science and Government, General-4-
Sociology-3-
Category total-11-
Theology and religious vocations
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other--6
Category total--6
Visual and performing arts
Music, General-2-
Category total-2-
Grand total033522
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2007-2008 Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division III (with football) MenWomen
All Track Combined9959
Baseball37–
Basketball2917
Football101–
Golf206
Soccer4324
Softball–20
Swimming and Diving1114
Tennis1013
Volleyball–31
Wrestling33–
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 1/1/1917 -  Accredited
open-close Campus Security
2007 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200520062007
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations354
Liquor law violations410
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations344
Liquor law violations410
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible200
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault210
Burglary25168
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible200
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault110
Burglary1288
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson000
  • (!) Residence Halls are a subset of On-Campus statistics
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Federal Loans
Average amount of undergraduate student loans by type, 2007-2008
Loan typeAverage amount
FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loan$3,823
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loan$3,483
Default Rates
Fiscal Year200720062005
Default rate2.0%1.4%2.7%
Number in default91014
Number in repayment438702503
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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