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Loras is in a small city, in Dubuque, Iowa. The school has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation. Loras is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There are more programs of study at Loras than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include education and teaching and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Loras does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 453 to 570 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 503 and 625. Loras attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at Loras are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 1,683 students (1,586 full-time equivalent).
Loras is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at Loras belong to the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Loras, as a Catholic liberal arts college, creates a community of active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision-makers, and responsible contributors in diverse professional, social, and religious roles."
More complete details are provided below.
Loras College
1450 Alta Vista
Dubuque, IA 52004-0178
General Phone: (563) 588-7100
Admissions Phone: (563) 588-7236
Financial Aid Phone: (563) 588-7136
http://www.loras.edu
Loras awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 86 | physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, education of disabled, adult education, secondary school administration, elementary/middle school admin, education, ... |
| Business And Management | 86 | marketing, business management, accounting, business, finance, human resources, MIS, international business |
| Liberal Arts | 55 | English, history, economics, creative writing, political science, international relations, sociology, Spanish language, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 25 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 25 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, athletic trainer, health and physical education |
| Media | 19 | public relations, mass communication, journalism |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | psychology, clinical psychology |
| Science | 18 | biology, biochemistry, physical sciences, chemistry courses |
| Religion And Philosophy | 14 | theological and ministerial studies, philosophy, religion, pre-ministerial studies |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer science |
| Engineering | 7 | engineering physics |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Loras in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 319 | 47 |
| Master's degree | 52 | 11 |
In 2005, Loras had a total enrollment of 1,683 students (1,586 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 36% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 48% |
| Illinois | 40% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
Loras offers campus housing for 1,030 of its 1,586 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Dubuque, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,402 | 1,152 | 82% | 366 | 32% |
| Men | 749 | 578 | 77% | 191 | 33% |
| Women | 653 | 564 | 86% | 175 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 453 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 503 | 625 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 5% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 89% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (563) 588-7236
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,098 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,098 |
| Room and board | $ 6,095 |
| Room charge | $ 3,100 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,995 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Loras participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 187300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (563) 588-7136
Loras has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 51 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 26 | 20 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 35 | $56,007 | 9 | $55,397 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 26 | $46,462 | 9 | $45,983 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $40,456 | 15 | $40,775 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 77 | $49,534 | 34 | $45,935 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Religion/Religious Studies
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, Other
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Loras Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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