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Loras College
- 1450 Alta Vista
- Dubuque, IA 52004
- OPEID College Code: 00187300
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- General Phone: (563) 588-7100
- President: James E. Collins
- Website: www.loras.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 1,591
- College Mascot: Duhawks
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Mission Statement
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Other Dominant Fields)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.loras.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 807 | 682 | 1,489 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 588 (73%) | 521 (76%) | 1,109 (74%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 217 (37%) | 159 (31%) | 376 (34%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 14 | 4% |
| ACT ® Exam | 362 | 96% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | 498 | 638 |
| SAT ® Writing | 453 | 533 |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 98% | 27% | 40% | 88% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,369 | $3,009 | $3,732 | $11,894 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.4% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Number in Default | 10 | 14 | 16 |
| Number in Repayment | 702 | 503 | 461 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $23,330 | $22,053 | $21,098 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $23,330 | $22,053 | $21,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,500 | $6,305 | $6,095 |
| Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $31,930 | $30,458 | $29,293 |
| Out of State | $31,930 | $30,458 | $29,293 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $24,430 | $23,153 | $22,198 |
| Out of State | $24,430 | $23,153 | $22,198 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $24,430 | $23,153 | $22,198 |
| Out of State | $24,430 | $23,153 | $22,198 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,591 Undergraduate: 1,511 Graduate: 80
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 798 Female: 793
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 779 Female: 732
- Graduate Gender Male: 19 Female: 61
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,470 Part-Time: 121
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,459 Part-Time: 52
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 11 Part-Time: 69
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 45 | 3% |
| American Indian | 1 | 0.06% |
| Black | 15 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 2% |
| White | 1,457 | 92% |
| Unknown | 33 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 21 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 656 | 41% |
| Ages 20-21 | 490 | 31% |
| Ages 22-24 | 206 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 43 | 3% |
| Ages 30-34 | 16 | 1% |
| Ages 35-39 | 16 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 24 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 19 | 1% |
| Age Uknown | 100 | 6% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 398 | 323 | 75 |
| Faculty Status | 150 | 113 | 37 |
| Tenured Faculty | 81 | 81 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 150 | 113 | 37 |
| Primarily Instruction | 150 | 113 | 37 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 5 | 5 | - |
| Other Professionals | 131 | 113 | 18 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 112 | 92 | 20 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 43 | 37 | 6 |
| Skilled Crafts | 7 | 7 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 61 | 47 | 14 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,940 (113) | $56,195 (73) | $47,001 (40) |
| Professor | $61,053 (36) | $65,518 (26) | $49,446 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $52,271 (48) | $53,794 (32) | $49,225 (16) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,214 (26) | $45,160 (15) | $42,925 (11) |
| Instructor | $41,933 (3) | - (-) | $41,933 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,940 (113) | $56,195 (73) | $47,001 (40) |
| Professor | $61,053 (36) | $65,518 (26) | $49,446 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $52,271 (48) | $53,794 (32) | $49,225 (16) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,214 (26) | $45,160 (15) | $42,925 (11) |
| Instructor | $41,933 (3) | - (-) | $41,933 (3) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 567 | 383 | 184 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 485 | 331 | 154 |
| Baseball | 37 | 37 | - |
| Basketball | 46 | 29 | 17 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 158 | 99 | 59 |
| Football | 101 | 101 | - |
| Golf | 26 | 20 | 6 |
| Soccer | 67 | 43 | 24 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 25 | 11 | 14 |
| Tennis | 23 | 10 | 13 |
| Volleyball | 31 | - | 31 |
| Wrestling | 33 | 33 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $33,448 | $23,672 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $10,605 | $5,619 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 52 | 31 | 21 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 79%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 64% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 54% |
| Female | 75% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 40% |
| Black | 67% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 66% |
| Unknown | 32% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 53% |
| 5 Years | 62% |
| 6 Years | 63% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 4 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 4 | 4 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 8 | 16 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 8 | 8 |
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