Loras College is proud to announce that its Mechanical Engineering program has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology.
The accreditation confirms that the program meets ABET’s rigorous standards for academic quality, faculty expertise, student performance and continuous improvement. It demonstrates that Loras graduates are prepared to meet professional expectations in engineering and contribute immediately to the industry or graduate study.
Accreditation with ABET is an affirmation of the academic program that has been built here at Loras and the hard work of our faculty members,” said Sarah Nytroe, provost of Loras College. “Our Engineering and Mechanical Engineering faculty continually provide our students with a high-quality experiential-based curriculum that prepares them for careers and professional life. We’re incredibly proud of the academic program that has been built in Engineering and look forward to its continued success here at Loras.”
ABET accreditation is widely recognized by employers, licensing boards, and graduate schools across the United States and internationally. For students, this distinction ensures that their degree provides pathways to professional licensure, graduate-level study and strong career opportunities.
The recognition also highlights the College’s commitment to providing hands-on learning experience, industry-informed coursework and a curriculum that evolves with advances in technology and professional practice.
ABET will post the results of the 2025 accreditation actions on its public website in October 2025.
About Loras College
Founded in 1839, Loras College leverages its historic roots as Iowa’s first college, the second oldest Catholic college west of the Mississippi River, and one of the nation’s 10 diocesan colleges to deliver challenging, life-changing experiences as part of its residential, Catholic setting. In 2018, Loras was the highest-ranked Catholic college in the state of Iowa according to College Consensus, the 12th Best Regional College in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report, and one of America’s Top 200 Most Loved Colleges/Universities by Forbes Magazine. Loras additionally earned recognition as the #13 Best Value School, highlighting its commitment to both quality and affordability. Loras students ranked No. 2 in the world as part of the global Peeptrade Investment Challenge, while a second group ranked No. 4. For the 10th consecutive year, Loras Media Studies student-led television station (LCTV) was named the TV Station of the Year by the Iowa College Media Association (ICMA).
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