Loras College

Historically rich, academically challenging, faith-centered, socially stimulating – that’s Loras College. Housed atop the majestic bluffs of the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa, Loras College offers a wide array of academic programs, extracurricular offerings, community involvement and opportunity for personal growth.

Loras, as a Catholic liberal arts college, creates a community of active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision-makers and responsible contributors in diverse professional, social and religious roles.

Inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and rooted in the transformative power of learning, Loras enriches lives and serves humanity.

Relating the rich liberal arts tradition to a changing world, Loras College strives to develop active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision makers and responsible contributors in their diverse professional, social, and religious roles. Housed on a safe, scenic campus nestled high atop the majestic bluffs of the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa, Loras College offers a wide array of academic programs, extracurricular offerings, and opportunity for personal growth.

We would be proud to welcome you into our circle of loyal Duhawks who will forever call our Dubuque campus home. Dubuque has received many awards and has been proudly recognized locally and nationally. More than 50 majors, pre-professional programs and cutting-edge graduate programs. Loras offers all the extraordinary academic opportunities and experiences you seek—and delivers them with a brand of personal attention and support that enables you to succeed.

By pursuing your college degree at Loras College, you have decided to invest in your future. 100% of Loras students receive financial aid. We take great pride in supporting your investment – both through providing an exceptional learning experience and in sharing the cost of your degree. We offer Loras College scholarships, grants and special awards to all students based on their prior achievements and financial need.

Loras College offers a wide variety of scholarships and awards based on academic achievement, musical talent and other criteria. These awards are available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who will be full-time undergraduate students. These awards are not based on financial need.

Loras grants are based on student financial need and the total of all other Loras College scholarships and grants awarded. These grants can be renewed each year, but renewal is based upon annual FAFSA results and a consistent level of demonstrated need. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive this grant. Amount varies.

There are six academic and co-curricular programs that provide an additional scholarship for selected participants. The maximum stackable funding allowed from any combination of these program scholarships is $3,500. While students may apply to multiple programs, cross program participation is restricted to First Generation Scholars and Music Scholarship recipients. If individuals are selected for more than one of the following programs (Breitbach Catholic Thinkers & Leaders, Interfaith Leaders, Civic Leaders, or the John Paul II Memorial Scholars), then they must choose one.

Loras is the college that enables its students to thrive and discover paths they’re excited to follow. We do it with organizations, activities and a campus life that signifies the massive appreciation we have for the students who make our school great. Students like you.

Whether it’s finding your collegiate niche, or developing your future leadership potential, our programs are designed to complement your academic studies and enhance your overall educational experience. We have a variety of opportunities for you to get involved from the moment you set foot on campus! From your first year, through graduation – and everything in between – we have designed programs that are focused on providing educational and social experiences for each student.

With a stunning campus that is rich in history and built for collaboration, Loras College is the perfect location for your next meeting or conference. Just a few minutes from downtown Dubuque, Loras College facilities can host anywhere from four to 400 with wireless accessibility, auditoriums, on-site catering and more.

Diversity matters at Loras College because we are an inclusive community of people from many backgrounds and experiences. Our commitment to the Catholic intellectual tradition! Loras College is a Catholic, diocesan college explicitly oriented to promote service of both church and world through encouraging all members of the community in development of their “diverse professional, social and religious roles.” The college strives to be a community demonstrating the highest standards of the Catholic intellectual tradition and welcoming all people into a dialogue to promote core values of truth, respect, responsibility, excellence and service.

Loras College Intercultural Programs support a multicultural understanding that weaves the Loras College commitment to diversity into the educational, spiritual, academic, cultural, and social fabric of the campus. We provide leadership in education that celebrates individual differences of people within the Loras and Dubuque community by providing support for the tapestry of ideas and experience to which each person contributes to its overall environment. In facilitation of such endeavors, we especially encourage students of minority and international backgrounds to participate in its support effort focused on mentoring and leadership development to strengthen their overall educational experience.

We also administer and support a variety of programs, as well as interpersonal activities that facilitate the adjustment of the multicultural and international students to the college.