PrivateUrbanLoras College
Dubuque, Iowa 52004-0178
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Loras College is a private urban institution in Dubuque, Iowa. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,289 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,057.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Duhawks
History & Fun Facts
- •History The college has had different names during its existence; Saint Raphael's Seminary and then Saint Raphael's Academy (1839–1850) Mount St.
- •Joseph's College (1873 – 1914) Dubuque College (1914 – 1920) Columbia College (1920 – 1939) Loras College (1939 – present) Saint Raphael/St.
- •Bernard College In 1839, Bishop Mathias Loras of the Diocese of Dubuque established Saint Raphael's Seminary for men in the back of Saint Raphael's Cathedral in Dubuque.
- •His first students were four seminarians from France, two members of a Sioux tribe, and several local students.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
41.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Programs (51)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
83%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IA state average + city premium