Loras College
Historically rich, academically challenging, faith-centered, socially stimulating – that’s Loras College. Relating the rich liberal arts tradition to a changing world, Loras strives to develop active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision makers and responsible contributors in their diverse professional, social, and religious roles.
Loras College is a four-year Catholic university located in Dubuque, Iowa, with a general attendance of approximately 1,700 students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. It is one of four four-year post-secondary institutions in the City of Dubuque, and is one of three Catholic colleges in the Archdiocese of Dubuque.
Loras College, a liberal arts college, was founded in 1839 by the Most Rev. Mathias Loras, first bishop of Dubuque, who established Saint Raphael’s Seminary to educate young men for the priesthood with the expressed intention of also providing an opportunity for higher education to the citizens of the area. The college has functioned under several names: Saint Raphael’s Seminary, Mount St. Bernard’s College and Seminary, St. Joseph’s College, Dubuque College, and Columbia College. The present name was adopted during the school’s centennial in 1939. That same year, the national Catholic honor society, Delta Epsilon Sigma was founded at the college, by Father Fitzgerald. From the time of its founding, the college has devoted its faculty and facilities to an undergraduate program; it conferred the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees.
Vision
Loras will excel in developing principled thinkers and caring professionals in the Catholic and liberal arts traditions.
Mission
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.
Courses Offered
Undergraduate Programs
- Accounting
- Athletic Training
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biological Research
- Chemistry
- Chemistry/Biochemistry
- Computer and Information
- Technology
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- Engineering
- Education
- English
- Finance
- History
- Integrated Visual Arts
- International Studies
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Media Studies
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physics – Secondary Education endorsement only
- Politics
- Psychology
- Public Relations
- Religious Studies
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sports Management and Administration
- Sports Science
Graduate programs
- Educational Leadership
- General Psychology and Clincial/Counseling
- Psychology
- Theology and Ministry
Contact Details
Loras College
1450 Alta Vista
St-Dubuque, Iowa 52001
800.245.6727
Official Website: http://www.loras.edu/
