Why Loras? We are nationally recognized as a strong academic institution: Loras earned the 13th spot in the Top Tier among Best Midwest Regional Colleges in the 2011 edition of “Best Colleges” by U.S. News Media Group. We serve locally and globally: Loras College ranks 12th nationally for service among all baccalaureate U.S. colleges and universities by Washington Monthly. This is the second consecutive year Loras has ranked nationally. We produce strong outcomes: Loras College has a more than 95% graduate placement rate. Within six months of graduation students are employed or enrolled in graduate school. Unlike other institutions, we do not count graduates who go unreached as placed. We encourage students in experiential learning: Over 90% of our students study abroad work internships and participate in service trips or service learning. These experiences are principally facilitated by six fulltime professional staff in the center for experiential learning and seven full-time campus ministry staff members. We are affordable: Loras is one of only 240 schools nationally that is consistently listed in Barron’s Best Buys in Education underscoring the affordability of a Loras College education. We are one of the best places to learn, to grow and to succeed: Loras College was again designated as a College of Distinction for 2011-2012. We have outstanding teams and coaches: 2011 Men’s Cross Country and Women’s Soccer were Iowa Conference Champions 2011 Men’s and Women’s Soccer were Iowa Conference Tournament Champions 30 All IIAC selections in seven sports 2011 Coach of the Year Awards – Dan Rothert (’96) for women’s soccer and Bob Schultz (MA ’94) for men’s cross country Loras Men’s Cross Country and Loras Men’s and Women’s Soccer are all ranked in th Top 20 of the NCAA III in the 2012 preseason national polls.
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