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Loras College

Loras College

Loras College is one of the three Catholic colleges in the Archdiocese of Dubuque, situated in Dubuque, Iowa. The Loras College was established in 1839 by Rev. Mathias Loras, the first Bishop of Dubuque. The sprawling campus of the institute covers an area of 65 acres.

This liberal arts institute offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and programs of study. The students of Loras College can choose from courses in disciplines such as accounting, interpretation, biochemistry, history, mathematics, economics, and gender studies, among others.

The athletics department of Loras College sponsors teams in sports including basketball, baseball, soccer, golf, and cross country. Nicknamed the Duhawks, the teams are members of the NCAA Division III and the IIAC.

Overview of Loras College

Loras is in a small city, in Dubuque, IA. 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.

Areas of Study

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 nutrition and exercise therapy.

Loras Selectivity

Loras does not admit all applicants. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 498 and 638.

Faculty

One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Loras does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

Loras, in 2007, had 1,591 students (1,517 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Most students at the school attend full-time. 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.

Contacting Loras

Loras College
1450 Alta Vista
Dubuque, IA 52004-0178
General Phone: (563) 588-7100
http://www.loras.edu

Loras Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management86business management, accounting, business, finance, marketing, MIS, human resources
Education And Teaching70elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, education of disabled, special education, adult education, educational administration, education, ...
Liberal Arts70English, history, political science, creative writing, Spanish language, economics, sociology, international relations, ...
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy37sports and fitness management, exercise science, athletic trainer, health and physical education
Media24public relations, mass communication, journalism
Security And Law Enforcement23criminal justice and safety
Family And Social Work21social work
Therapy And Counseling18psychology, clinical psychology
Science17biology, biochemistry, physical sciences, chemistry courses
Religion And Philosophy16theological and ministerial studies, philosophy, religion
Computer Science And Engineering13computer and media applications, computer science
Engineering5engineering physics
Mathematics3mathematics

Number of programs and degrees for Loras in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree36040
Master's degree4310

Loras Student Body

In 2007, Loras had a total enrollment of 1,591 students (1,517 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men58%
Women42%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate94%
Graduate6%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White91%
Black1%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown3%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1941%
20-2131%
22-2413%
25-293%
30-341%
35-391%
40-492%
50-641%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Iowa47%
Illinois35%
Wisconsin8%
(International Students)3%
Minnesota3%
Florida1%
Indiana1%
Nebraska1%
Colorado1%

Loras Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time79 %

Loras Room and Board (2007)

Loras offers campus housing for 1,027 of its 1,517 (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.

Loras Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,4891,10974%37634%
Men80758873%21737%
Women68252176%15931%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Math498638
SAT Writing453533
ACT Verbal2025
ACT Math1925
ACT Composite2025

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT4%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT96%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Loras Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 23,330
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 23,330
Room and board$ 6,500
Room charge$ 3,320
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,180
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)

Loras Faculty

Loras has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured5427
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1712
Non-tenured and not on tenure track21

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year26$65,51810$49,446
Associate professoracademic year32$53,79416$49,225
Assistant professoracademic year15$45,16011$42,925
Instructoracademic year0*3$41,933
All faculty totalacademic year73$56,19540$47,001

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Loras Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballIowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
BasketballIowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
BaseballIowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
TrackIowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Loras Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other

ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
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
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

Loras Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Loras Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Loras Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Loras Number of degree programs
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Loras Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Loras % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Loras Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
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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