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Historically rich, academically challenging, faith-centered, socially stimulating – that is Loras College. Housed atop the Mississippi River's majestic bluffs in Dubuque, Iowa, Loras College offers a wide array of academic programs, extracurricular offerings, community involvement, and opportunity for personal growth. As a Catholic liberal arts college, Loras creates a community of active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision-makers, and responsible contributors in diverse professional, social, and religious roles. Inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and rooted in learning's transformative power, Loras enriches lives and serves humanity. Relating the rich liberal arts tradition to a changing world, Loras College strives to develop active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision-makers, and responsible contributors in their diverse professional, social, and religious roles. Housed on a safe, scenic campus nestled high atop the majestic bluffs of the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa, Loras College offers a wide array of academic programs, extracurricular offerings, and opportunities for personal growth. We would be proud to welcome you into our circle of loyal Duhawks, who will forever call our Dubuque campus home. Dubuque has received many awards and has been proudly recognized locally and nationally. More than 50 majors, pre-professional programs, and cutting-edge graduate programs. Loras offers all the extraordinary academic opportunities and experiences you seek—and delivers them with a brand of personal attention and support that enables you to succeed. By pursuing your college degree at Loras College, you have decided to invest in your future. 100% of Loras students receive financial aid. We take great pride in supporting your investment – both through providing an exceptional learning experience and in sharing the cost of your degree. We offer Loras College scholarships, grants, and special awards to all students based on their prior achievements and financial need. Loras College offers various scholarships and awards based on academic achievement, musical talent, and other criteria. These awards are available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who will be full-time undergraduate students. These awards are not based on financial need. Lora's grants are based on student financial need and the total of all other Loras College scholarships and grants awarded. These grants can be renewed each year, but renewal is based upon annual FAFSA results and a consistent level of demonstrated need. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive this grant. Amount varies. Six academic and co-curricular programs provide an additional scholarship for selected participants. The maximum stackable funding allowed from any combination of these program scholarships is $3,500. While students may apply to multiple programs, cross-program participation is restricted to First Generation Scholars and Music Scholarship recipients. If individuals are selected for more than one of the following programs (Breitbach Catholic Thinkers & Leaders, Interfaith Leaders, Civic Leaders, or the John Paul II Memorial Scholars), they must choose one. Loras is the college that enables its students to thrive and discover paths they are excited to follow. We do it with organizations, activities, and a campus life that signifies the massive appreciation we have for the students who make our school great. Students like you. Whether it is finding your collegiate niche or developing your future leadership potential, our programs are designed to complement your academic studies and enhance your overall educational experience. We have a variety of opportunities for you to get involved from the moment you set foot on campus! From your first year, through graduation – and everything in between – we have designed programs that are focused on providing educational and social experiences for each student. With a stunning campus rich in history and built for collaboration, Loras College is the perfect location for your next meeting or conference. Just a few minutes from downtown Dubuque, Loras College facilities can host anywhere from four to 400 with wireless accessibility, auditoriums, on-site catering, and more. Diversity matters at Loras College because we are an inclusive community of people from many backgrounds and experiences. Our commitment to the Catholic intellectual tradition! Loras College is a Catholic, diocesan college explicitly oriented to promote service of both church and world by encouraging all community members to develop their "diverse professional, social and religious roles." The college strives to be a community demonstrating the Catholic intellectual tradition's highest standards and welcoming all people into a dialogue to promote core values of truth, respect, responsibility, excellence, and service. Loras College Intercultural Programs support a multicultural understanding that weaves the Loras College's commitment to diversity into the campus's educational, spiritual, academic, cultural, and social fabric. We provide leadership in education that celebrates individual differences of people within the Loras and Dubuque community by providing support for the tapestry of ideas and experience. Each person contributes to its overall environment. In the facilitation of such endeavors, we encourage students of minority and international backgrounds to participate in its support effort focused on mentoring and leadership development to strengthen their overall educational experience. We also administer and support a variety of programs and interpersonal activities that facilitate the adjustment of the multicultural and international students to the college. View full university