Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 187300
- Phone: (515) 576-3119
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
75.32%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$21,654Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Liberal Arts Degree
The liberal arts program at Loras College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Iowa colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.
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Loras College
2419 5th Avenue South, Fort Dodge, IA
Loras College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Dubuque, Iowa, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled per year at Loras College.
Areas of study offered at Loras College include:
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- History
- Communications And Journalism
To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 483 to 538 on the SAT and in a range of 21 to 26 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to Loras College. This school has an admissions rate of about 76 percent of which only 31 percent decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $30,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Student housing is available for students and costs about $4,200 annually. Students attending this school may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.
The Loras College Duhawks participate in several athletic programs, within the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
Students who would like to get more about this school may check out their website at www.loras.edu.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Liberal Arts program at Loras College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Description
All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates Loras College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Loras College may offer services to students like those listed below:- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Loras College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
- Basketball (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
- Football (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling