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By Tony Diaz (’21) Since 2011, Loras College Du-Buddies, a student-led organization, has been practicing inclusion and celebrating the dignity of all humans. Du-Buddies…
The Loras College Class of 1969’s 50th Reunion – recently held over Homecoming weekend – was a once in a lifetime experience. “I heard…
DUBUQUE, Iowa – Since 2005, Mysteries of Christmas has become a traditional part of the Advent season for many in the Loras and Dubuque…
The Loras College English Department presented awards to six students as recipients of the 2019-2010 English Awards. “The English awards recognize the quality and…
NEW ORLEANS – The Lora College Mock Trial team distinguished itself at the Big Easy Mock Trial Tournament in New Orleans. Sponsored by Dillard…
DUBUQUE, Iowa – Anna Peterson(’20) earned the championship trophy at the Peacemaker Mediation tournament, capping off a successful Loras Mock Trial team performance in…
DUBUQUE, Iowa – Angela Kolhhaas, associate professor of mathematics at Loras College, was awarded the 2019 Iowa Section Distinguished College or University Teaching of…
As they work to attract new students to attend Loras College, the Admission Department has received significant assistance through the efforts of alumni across…
Since graduating from Loras, Chad Crabill (’15) has returned each year to speak to criminal justice students and share his experiences as a Dubuque…
DUBUQUE, Iowa – The Loras College Center for Inclusion & Advocacy has earned The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Region IV-E Equity,…
Affordable and Acclaimed
There are countless reasons why you should choose Loras—these are a few of our favorites:
Percentage of Loras College students who receive financial aid.
Where we rank nationally in terms of best value colleges / universities.
Percentage of 2017 Loras graduates reporting being employed or continuing their education.
Loras College men own the Elmer Hertel All-sports title, Iowa Conference, for 2017-2018 season.
Where we place for student return on investment among Iowa private colleges and universities.
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OpportunitiesDid You Know?

Loras competes in NCAA Division III and consistently ranks in the top 20 percent among the Division’s 323 institutions.

Loras is one of a select few colleges offering an ABET-accredited, four-year engineering degree.

First, second or honorable mention in at least one category of the DES National Writing Competition.

Loras boasts one teacher for every 12 students, a noticeably better ratio than the national average of 18:1.