Loras College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$37,912

4% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$21,631

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

99.9%

1,408 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,189

94.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

67.6%

242 Graduates

About

Loras College is a higher education institution located in Dubuque County, IA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Loras College were General Psychology (29 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (24 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (23 degrees).

In 2024, 347 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Loras College. 46.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (267 degrees), 7.03 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Loras College is $37,912, which is $9,734 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Loras College is $37,912, which is $9,734 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,631.

In 2024, 98% of undergraduate students attending Loras College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$37,912

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Loras College was $37,912. The cost of tuition at Loras College is $9,734 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Loras College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,631

2024 Value

3.17%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Loras College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,631. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Loras College grew by 3.17%.

This chart compares the average net price of Loras College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,975

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Loras College was of $8,975 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.5% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies increased by 12.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Loras College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Loras College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Loras College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Loras College received 1,408 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 14.8% annual growth. Out of those 1,408 applicants, 1,406 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,189 students enrolled at Loras College in 2024. 31% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Loras College has an overall enrollment yield of 18.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

99.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,406

Accepted Out of 1,408

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Loras College was 99.9% (1,406 admissions from 1,408 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 91.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 14.8%, while admissions declined by 7.32%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Loras College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

31%

Submission Percentage (2019)

101

Scores Submitted (2019)

31% of enrolled first-time students at Loras College in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Loras College had a total enrollment of 1,189 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Loras College is 1,127 students and the part-time enrollment is 62. This means that 94.8% of students enrolled at Loras College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Loras College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.6% White, 7.74% Hispanic or Latino, 4.04% Black or African American, 2.78% Two or More Races, 1.09% Asian, and 0.168% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Loras College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (43%), followed by White Female (31.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.74%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (62%), followed by White Male (24.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (2.92%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Loras College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,189 students. The full-time enrollment at Loras College is 1,127 and the part-time enrollment is 62. This means that 94.8% of students enrolled at Loras College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Loras College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Loras College was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Loras College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Loras College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
899 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
92 enrolled students
Black or African American
48 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Loras College is 75.6% White, 7.74% Hispanic or Latino, 4.04% Black or African American, 2.78% Two or More Races, 1.09% Asian, and 0.168% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 42 students (3.53%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 27 fewer women than men received degrees from Loras College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Loras College is white (267 degrees awarded). There were 7.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Loras College is General Psychology (29 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (24 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (23 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Loras College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (39 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (10 degrees), and History (9 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Loras College are Social workers, all other (159,200 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (152,969 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (144,939 people), Other managers (132,793 people), and Secondary school teachers (111,184 people).

The most specialized majors at Loras College in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (39 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (10 degrees), History (9 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (20 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Loras College are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Loras College are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (39 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (10 degrees), History (9 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (20 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Loras College are Elementary & secondary schools (409,430 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (220,343 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (177,337 people), Legal services (121,955 people), and Individual & family services (120,115 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Loras College.

Most Common (2024)

General Psychology
29 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
24 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
23 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Loras College was General Psychology with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Loras College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

187

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

160

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 187 degrees were awarded to men at Loras College, which is 1.17 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (160).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Loras College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Loras College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 5 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Loras College in General Psychology, which is 2.1 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

58%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 58% of students graduating from Loras College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
267 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
38 degrees awarded
Black or African American
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Loras College is white (267 degrees awarded). There were 7.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

5.76% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
225 degrees awarded
White Female
220 degrees awarded
White Female
213 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Loras College is white female (225 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (220 degrees).

Operations

Loras College has an endowment valued at nearly $56.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.21M (7.51%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Loras College had a total salary expenditure of 42.3M. Loras College employs 34 Associate professors, 29 Assistant professors and 23 Professors. Most academics at Loras College are Female Assistant professor (19), Male Associate professor (18), and Female Associate professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Loras College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 51 employees, Service, with 37 employees, and Management with 34 employees.

Endowment

$56.1M

2024 Endowment

6.94%

growth from 2023

Loras College has an endowment valued at about $56.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Loras College grew 6.94% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.64M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Loras College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$423k - Federal
$51.7k - State
$101k - Local

As of 2024, Loras College received $423k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $51.7k from state grants and contracts, and $101k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$18.2M

2024 Salaries

4.24%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Loras College paid a median of $18.2M in salaries, which represents 43.1% of their overall expenditure ($42.3M) and a 4.24% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.79% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 7.29% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$5.51M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Loras College paid a total of $5.51M to 87 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Loras College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 51 employees, Service with 37 employees, and Management with 34 employees.

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