# Loras College

Dubuque, IA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/loras-college

Loras College is a private nonprofit college in Dubuque, IA with 1,083 undergraduates. It admits 100% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $22,910 per year ($19,837 for families earning under $30,000). 64% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $63,900 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 100% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,652 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,517 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $54,674 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $22,910 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $19,837 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $14,029 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $17,982 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $18,158 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $26,535 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,083 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 64% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $63,900 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 (FY2024) |

## What Loras College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Loras College's acceptance rate?**

Loras College admits 100% of applicants, which makes it open.

**Is Loras College test optional?**

Test blind (scores not considered).

**How many students apply to Loras College?**

In Fall 2023, 1,652 students applied to Loras College and 1,517 were admitted; 257 enrolled.

**Does Loras College consider legacy status?**

No. Loras College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Loras College require an essay?**

Loras College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Loras College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $54,674 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,910.

**What is Loras College's graduation rate?**

64% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 153825. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology