A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Loras College are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 16% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
84%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 96% more female students than male students enrolled at Loras College with a gender ratio of 5% women to 2% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Loras College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2%
|
| Women |
5%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
28
|
| Women |
55
|
Loras College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 68% of the student body residing outside of Iowa or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
33%
|
| Out of State |
60%
|
| Foreign |
6%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
21% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 1.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153825 IPEDS survey data for Loras College.
Last updated February 24, 2025