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Loras College

Dubuque, IA·Private nonprofit·1,087 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

92%
Accept
1,087
Students
$21,057
Net Price
70%
Grad Rate
$50,200
Earnings
10 yr
$19,500
Debt

About This School

Loras College is a private nonprofit institution located in Dubuque, Iowa with approximately 1,087 undergraduate students enrolled. Loras College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The average net price after financial aid is $21,057 per year. The graduation rate is 70%, and the typical graduate earns $50,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

Loras College is a private Catholic college in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. It has an enrollment of approximately 1,600 students and is the oldest post-secondary institution in the state of Iowa.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the affordable average net price of $21,057/year and manageable median debt of $19,500 make this small Catholic college in Dubuque financially accessible, but a 70% graduation rate suggests a meaningful share of students don't finish — worth asking about directly. The $50,200 median earnings at 10 years are modest but reasonable given the debt load, making this a solid option for students who thrive in tight-knit, faith-based environments and want a personal college experience without a crushing financial burden.

Founded
1839
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing22%
Communications10%
Psychology7%
Biological Sciences6%
Engineering6%
Education4%
English3%
Social Sciences2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Darin LaHoodRod BlumDennis Marion SchnurrJohn Joseph Myers

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$38,298
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,298
Avg Net Price
$21,057
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants25%
Median debt at graduation$19,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
70%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
83%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$50,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$19,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$19,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$38,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$50,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.6x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White74%
Black4%
Hispanic/Latino9%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,087 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Loras College

1450 Alta Vista

Dubuque, IA 52004-0178

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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