Loras College
Loras College is a private research university in Dubuque, Iowa, enrolling about 1,083 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 99.86% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $58,289 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $39,824
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,716 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 99.86% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,083 97.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 67.60%
Loras College: what the data shows
Common questions about Loras College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Loras College?
Loras College is located in Dubuque, IA (ZIP 52004-0178).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Loras College public or private?
Loras College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Loras College cost?
Published tuition: $39,824.
Average net price after aid: $20,716.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,479 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,033 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,624 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,233 |
| $110,001+ | $23,039 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $159,296.
How hard is it to get into Loras College?
Admission rate: 99.86%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Loras College?
Total enrollment: 1,083 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Loras College?
150%-time completion rate: 67.60%.
First-year retention: 82.3%.
What do graduates of Loras College earn?
Median earnings: $46,069 six years after entry; $58,289 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,000.
23.36% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Loras College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (347 completions)
- General Psychology (31 completions)
- CIP 520201 (24 completions)
- CIP 310505 (23 completions)
- Social Work (20 completions)
- Finance, General (19 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (17 completions)
- CIP 310504 (16 completions)
- CIP 090102 (11 completions)
- Computer Science (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Loras College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 99.86%; completion rate 67.60%; median earnings $58,289 at 10 years; net price $20,716. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$39,824
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Loras College was $39,824.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,716
2024 Value
In 2024 Loras College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,716.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$82,864 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,716 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$159,296 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Loras College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.36% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
58.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Loras College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Loras College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $28,852 | $28,852 | $19,175 |
| 2014 | $29,700 | $29,700 | $19,159 |
| 2015 | $30,628 | $30,628 | $18,325 |
| 2016 | $31,525 | $31,525 | $17,540 |
| 2017 | $32,886 | $32,886 | $18,800 |
| 2018 | $34,184 | $34,184 | $18,940 |
| 2019 | $35,218 | $35,218 | $20,676 |
| 2020 | $35,218 | $35,218 | $21,629 |
| 2021 | $35,268 | $35,268 | $19,091 |
| 2022 | $36,570 | $36,570 | $21,343 |
| 2023 | $38,298 | $38,298 | $21,057 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
99.86% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Loras College in 2024 is 1,083 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
82.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
43.85% 100% Completion Time
67.60% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 43.85% of students graduating from Loras College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Loras College.
Return on Investment
$26,000 Median Student Debt
$58,289 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
44.61% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
603.43% Return on Investment
4.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Loras College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
General Psychology: 31 completions
CIP 52.0201: 24 completions
CIP 31.0505: 23 completions
Social Work: 20 completions
Finance, General: 19 completions
Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 17 completions
CIP 31.0504: 16 completions
CIP 09.0102: 11 completions
Computer Science: 10 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 347 completions
Most popular programs at Loras College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Loras College graduates.
About
Loras College is a private non-profit institution located in Dubuque, IA, offering 41 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,083 students. The admission rate is 99.86%. The institution maintains a 67.60% graduation rate. Approximately 23.36% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Dubuque, IA 52004-0178
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Loras College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Loras College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $39,824 and average net price is $20,716 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Loras College?
The admission rate is 99.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of Loras College earn?
Median earnings are $46,069 six years after entry and $58,289 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Loras College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 67.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Loras College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,000.
How big is Loras College?
Total enrollment is about 1,083 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Loras College public or private?
Loras College is a private nonprofit institution located in Dubuque, IA.
Is Loras College an HBCU?
No. Loras College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Loras College a tribal college?
No. Loras College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Loras College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Loras College does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.2%).
Is Loras College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Loras College: Roman Catholic.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.