Be Part of a Brilliant Tradition
Loras College is situated high atop the bluffs of the iconic Mississippi River, overlooking downtown Dubuque, Iowa—a safe, vibrant city of 67,000 people and only three hours from metropolitan cities such as Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, and Des Moines.
Undergraduate Degree Students
A limited number of students are accepted to Loras College each semester. To apply for undergraduate admission, please read and complete the following:
Review Admission Criteria
Documents Required
- Declaration of Finances
- High School transcripts in English, including a description of the grading scale
- NACES approved credentials: myiee.org | incredevals.org
- TOEFL or IELTS scores
- Loras accepts the Duolingo English Test (DET). A minimum passing score of 115 is required.
- Copy of valid passport
- Personal statement essay of academic challenges and successes
Master’s Degree Students
Review Admission Criteria
Before applying, review the admission section on your respective program’s webpage to understand what materials are required for your application.
Master’s Degrees
Postbaccalaureate
*Fully online graduate programs need to be completed from your home country. Loras will not issue an I-20 to come to the US.
Foreign Credit Evaluation
You are required to submit an official foreign credit evaluation report. No exceptions will be given.
If you do not have—or are unable to obtain—an official foreign credit evaluation report, please do not start an application.
Financial Aid
Financial aid, grants, scholarships, or assistantships are unavailable for post-graduate international students,
Undergraduate FAQ
Thank you for your interest in Loras College. Please be sure to read ALL the bullet points below for responses to your questions.