Loras College

Requirements

Admission Requirements

Admission interview - Recommended

Campus visit - Recommended

Off-campus interviews - May be arranged with an admission representative

Open admission policy - No

College uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants - Yes

Required standardized tests - Neither SAT nor ACT

ACT with Writing Test - ACT with or without writing test accepted

SAT/ACT scores must be received by - August 15

SAT Subject Test scores must be received by - N/A

SAT essay used in admissions - N/A

ACT essay used in admissions - N/A

Applicants' test scores used for placement - No

Applicants' test scores used for counseling - No

High school completion requirements - High school diploma is required and GED is accepted

General college-preparatory program - Recommend

Special requirements for admission to specific programs - N/A

Special programs/policies for students with academic deficiencies or economic disadvantages - N/A

Early admission of high school students - No

Academic Factors Considered

Rigor of secondary school record - Very Important

Class rank - Important

GPA - N/A

Standardized test scores - Very Important

Application essay - Considered

Recommendations - Considered

SAT subject tests - N/A

Required/Recommended SAT subject tests - N/A

Nonacademic Factors Considered

Interview - Not Considered

Extracurricular activities - Considered

Talent/ability - Not Considered

Character/personal qualities - Considered

First-generation college student - N/A

Alumni/alumnae relations - Not Considered

Geographical residence - Not Considered

State residency - Not Considered

Religious affiliation/commitment - Not Considered

Race/ethnicity - Considered

Volunteer work - Considered

Work experience - Considered

Applicant's interest level - N/A

Required High School Course Work

English units - 4

Foreign Language units - N/A

History units - 3

Math units - 3

Science units - 4

Science lab units - N/A

Social studies units - 3

Academic electives - N/A

Total units required - 16

Recommended High School Course Work

English units - 4

Foreign language units - N/A

History units - 3

Math units - 3

Science units - 4

Science lab units - N/A

Social Studies units - 3

Academic electives - N/A

Total units recommended - 16

AP & IB Use

AP tests may be used for - Credit only

AP scores accepted - 3, 4, 5

IB exams may be used for - Credit only