Loras College

It is moderately difficult to get into Loras College. Loras College admitted 72% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 2,086 students applied to Loras College and 1,501 were admitted.

Reach out to Loras College's admissions department for any important information, including application fees.

Loras College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Loras College's admissions stats.

Loras College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

Loras College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Loras College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Want to Apply Early to Loras College?

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Loras College does not offer early decision or early action.

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Transferring to Loras College

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Loras College

Loras College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Loras College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Loras College

Curious about the factors that are considered by Loras College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered

Make sure to check with Loras College for more information on admission factors.

Loras College Application Requirements

To apply to Loras College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Loras College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Loras College?

Students admitted to Loras College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Loras College is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Loras College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Loras College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Loras College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Loras College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Loras College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Loras College.

Does Loras College accept transfer credits?

✅ Loras College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Loras College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does Loras College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Loras College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Loras College?

✅ Loras College is not test optional.

What is Loras College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Loras College is 72%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Loras College?

❌ Loras College does not offer early decision.

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