Office of Admission

You're Not Just a Number

Our analysis of first year Loras College students has shown that students' cumulative, high school GPA is the strongest predictor of college success. We are excited to share our holistic approach to the admission process—and based on your GPA, your path to admission could be Test Optional.

Test Optional

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Small class sizes, dedicated full-time faculty and our award-winning, community-based learning programs give you the foundation to stand out and complete your bachelor’s degree.

Our master’s, certificate, postbaccalaureate, and licensure programs are designed to help strengthen the connections between academic learning and your profession.

At Loras College, we welcome transfer students with a simple 3-step process – so when you’re ready to complete your journey, your accomplishments can come with you.

Loras College is one of the first colleges in the nation to offer #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarships to undergraduate international students.

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Graduate
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Transfer
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International
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ENGAGED
LEARNING

Through internships, service learning and study abroad experiences, you’ll learn more about yourself, your gifts and how to create meaning in the world.

JANUARY
TERM

This three-week intensive course uses hands-on learning to immerse you in a single topic of study through simulations, field excursions, international travel and more.

FLEXIBLE
CURRICULUM

Built into your general education are opportunities to hone interdisciplinary problem-solving skills even as you deepen your knowledge in your major.

Academic excellence is in everything we do. See how Loras sets you up for success.

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Schedule A Visit

Come for a personalized tour-meet with current students, explore campus and see what we’re all about.

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Reliable Returns

Ranked second among private schools in Iowa for Return on Investment by Affordable Colleges Online, Loras gives you the resources to help you succeed. We do this by building a strong connection between academic learning and the real world. If you want an excellent and relevant college experience, we invite you to take a closer look and apply. Because what you learn here is what will make the biggest difference out there.

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Financial Aid & Tuition

We are committed to helping our students make their degrees affordable- 100% of our undergraduate students receive financial aid.

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Online Deposit

When you’re ready to launch your Loras future, submit your deposit online—safely, easily and immediately.

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We're here to help anytime.

Find Your Admission Representative
or reach out to Loras College Office of Admission
directly with any of your concerns:

Graduate

Megan Henderson
Director of Admission for Graduate
and Postbaccalaureate Programs
1450 Alta Vista Street
Keane Hall Room #220
Dubuque, IA 52001
Office: 563.588.7140
megan.henderson@loras.edu

Undergraduate

Kyle Klapatauskas
Director of Admission Recruitment & Retention
Undergraduate Programs
1450 Alta Vista Street
Keane Hall Room #100
Dubuque, IA 52001
563.588.7639
kyle.klapatauskas@loras.edu