Loras College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Loras College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

89.8%

Admission Difficulty for Loras College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Unavailable
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Loras College is 89.8%. Its admission rate is the 25th lowest in Iowa.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Loras College and can you get accepted?

Loras College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,671 out of the 1,860 who applied were admitted.

Loras College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.48. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Loras College?

90% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Loras College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.48 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school

Loras College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.48

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Loras College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Loras College are to have around a 3.48 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.48 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Loras College accepts 90% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Loras College is 3.48 on the 4.0 scale. 21% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #16 in Iowa for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Loras College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Loras College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	21.1%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	21.9%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	18.8%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	18.0%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	0%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	15.6%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	4.6%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Reach
less than 1.00	0%	Reach

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Loras College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Loras College. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT

27%

SAT Scores for Loras College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

SAT Scores for Loras College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average SAT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Loras College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT

81%

ACT Scores for Loras College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

ACT Scores for Loras College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average ACT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Loras College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	666	1,194	1,860
Accepted	620	1,051	1,671
Acceptance Rate	93%	88%	90%
Enrolled	105	181	286
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	17%	17%	17%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Loras College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Loras College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Loras College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted