At a glance
Average net price
$20,716
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
67.6%
Admission rate
100%
Undergrad size
1,083
In-state tuition
$39,824
Out-of-state tuition
$39,824
Cost of attendance
$50,537
Median earnings (10y)
$58,289
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 82.3%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (25%), business (20%), stem (19%).
- STEM19%
- Business20%
- Humanities & arts18%
- Social sciences25%
- Trades & services18%
- Business20.3%~220 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Parks & recreation15.5%~168 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology8.0%~86 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~81 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~77 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication5.8%~62 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering5.3%~58 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences5.3%~58 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education4.4%~48 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History3.5%~38 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science3.1%~34 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English2.6%~29 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics2.6%~29 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
33 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 115 | $33,391 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 84 | $40,601 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 51 | $35,504 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 46 | $32,590 | $27,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 43 | $33,873 | $27,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 36 | $42,509 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 32 | $43,102 | $24,077 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 31 | $35,865 | $26,581 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 31 | $42,323 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 30 | $40,707 | $27,000 |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 27 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 26 | $37,403 | $25,166 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Data Analytics. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Data Analytics. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 15 | $29,535 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 13 | $37,258 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | $26,984 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 10 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Master's | 5 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | — | $71,250 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Loras College
Loras College is a mid-sized institution located in Dubuque, Iowa, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,083 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Parks & recreation, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Loras College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $20,716 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $39,824 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $50,537 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 67.6%, a above-average completion outcome. 82.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $58,289 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Loras College confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Parks & recreation, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (25% of credentials), business (20% of credentials), stem (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Loras College accepts 100% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.
Location & campus
Set in Dubuque, Iowa (city), Loras College draws students from across Iowa and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Loras College
Q.How much does Loras College cost?
The average net price at Loras College is $20,716 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $50,537.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Loras College?
Loras College has a 6-year graduation rate of 67.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Loras College?
Loras College admits 100% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Loras College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Loras College graduate earns $58,289 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Loras College?
Published tuition is $39,824 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Loras College located?
Loras College is located in Dubuque, Iowa (ZIP 52004).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Loras College at their official website.