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