Real Results
- Four-star recipient according to Money Magazine, based on quality, affordability, and outcomes (2025 Best Colleges)
- Forming student leadership skills from day one
- Strong career outcomes and job placement rate
(99% of 2025 grads are employed or seeking advanced degrees) - Obtain competitive jobs, internships, and post-grad opportunities
- Academic advisement leading to high acceptance rates for medical, law, and professional school
- Greater earning potential with 84% of students graduating within four-years
- Courses taught by distinguished authors, artists, researchers, engineers, creatives, and reputable educators
Degrees That Make a Difference
- Interdisciplinary and flexible majors across liberal arts and sciences
- Values-based education rooted in the Catholic faith
- Honors program for high-achieving students
- Elevating Duhawks to be active learners, reflective thinkers, responsible contributors, and ethical decision-makers
- May-term intensive coursework and travel opportunities
- Accelerated dual degree opportunities for athletic training, nursing, and more
- ABET-accredited engineering programs
- Noonan School of Business ranks Top-4 in Iowa (Niche 2025)
- Student-led investment portfolio that has out-gained S&P 500
Advancing Student Success
- Generous financial aid and scholarships
- Highly-involved and passionate faculty
- Lynch Learning Center—nationally-recognized program
- Duhawks Supporting Duhawks—community at its best
- Internships and career preparation support
- Tutoring, peer-mentoring, writing center resources
- International student support services and community
(Center for Inclusion & Advocacy) - Transfer-friendly for students seeking a change
- Healthy and sustainable campus dining options
- Mental health counseling and wellness services available
Steeped in Tradition
- 187 years of excellence
- Duhawk Day
- Homecoming
- Launch into Loras
- Hills for hiking, sledding, and painting
- Legacy Symposium
- Victory Bell
- Mass in the Grotto
- Family Weekend
- Dewey the Duhawk
Community For All
- #1 Student Life among private colleges in Iowa (Niche 2025)
- Student-led clubs and organizations making an impact on and off campus
- Surrounded and inspired by creative students and faculty who care
- Diverse student body from many backgrounds
- Student-organized guest lectures and events
- Competitive intramural sports leagues and tournaments
- Special interest groups such as Duhawkapella, Loras Players, and more
- Student-run multi-media organization (DuMedia) winning overall excellence in Iowa for 17-straight years
- DuThon (Dance Marathon), nationally-recognized for fundraising efforts for Iowa Children’s Hospital
- College Activities Board
Faith-Centered
- Breitbach Catholic Thinkers & Leaders
- Three chapels for worship, plus an outdoor grotto
- FOCUS missionaries
- Peace & Justice programming
- Fair Trade
- Campus sustainability
- Student-led retreats
- Faith-sharing groups
- Liturgical Ministries
- First Presidential recipient of interfaith community service
- Top-25 ranked among Catholic Colleges in America (Niche 2024)
Hail Loras Varsity
- 24 NCAA Division III athletic teams to play for and cheer on
- National championships
- Scholar athletes
- All-Americans
- Leadership opportunities through the Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC)
- State-of-the-art facilities available to all students
- Historic Rock Bowl Stadium
- Iconic Fieldhouse
- All Sports Camp #WhatADay
Learn By Doing
- Hands-on learning through internships, clinicals, and career development
- Study away opportunities regionally, nationally, and globally
- Center for Experiential Learning helps students with career discernment and vocational awareness
- Service-learning opportunities in the local community
- Capstone projects to culminate studies
- Community-based learning
- Work-study programs
- Off-campus course and community engagement
City of Big Possibilities
- Beautiful historic campus with scenic views of the Mississippi River bluffs
- The city’s arts, culture, dining, and entertainment
- A short walk or free “Jule” ride from downtown
- Centrally located to Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, Iowa City, Des Moines, and more
- Superb outdoor recreation and exploration opportunities
- Historic Millwork District
- Field of Dreams
- Charming Galena
Forever Duhawks
- Network of 26,000+ living Duhawk alumni and professional connections
- Mentoring programs
- Notable alumni including Emmy-winning sports broadcaster, Greg Gumbel (’67), and clinical neuropsychologist, Dr. Mike McCrea (’88)
- Unmatched spirit and pride for Loras
- Self-start business success
- Dewey’s Perch (Spirit Shop)
Straight Talk from a Duhawk
The very intentional relationship building that happens here, whether with professors, classmates, organizations—there is just so much “noticing the person who goes unnoticed” and trying to help them feel welcomed. It is a small enough community that people can be intentional and build meaningful relationships. Those core relationships are what give you life and purpose.
— Grace (’23)