Loras College
About
Loras College, Iowa’s oldest post-secondary institution, is a premier Catholic liberal arts college set on a scenic hilltop campus overlooking the Mississippi River in Dubuque. The university is highly regarded for its powerhouse, award-winning Media Studies program, an ABET-accredited engineering department that is rare for a small school, and exceptional pre-professional pathways in business and the health sciences. Student life as a "Duhawk" is defined by a tight-knit, service-oriented community where undergraduates actively participate in competitive NCAA Division III athletics, campus ministry, and collaborative research with faculty. What truly sets Loras apart is its innovative three-week January term (J-Term) for immersive travel and study, which helps fuel an outstanding 99 percent post-graduation placement rate.
Wikipedia:Loras College is a private Catholic college in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. It has an enrollment of approximately 1,600 students and is the oldest post-secondary institution in the state of Iowa.
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Loras College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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