Loras College Athletics

Loras fields 23 varsity teams in NCAA Division III, where sports focus on personal development rather than athletic scholarships. Nearly 55% of the 1,087 students compete as varsity athletes, making the Duhawks one of the most athletically engaged campuses in the country. The college competes in the American Rivers Conference alongside other small Midwest schools. Division III means no athletic scholarships are awarded, but the high participation rate shows sports remain central to campus culture. The Duhawks have built particularly strong traditions in football and wrestling over the decades. With 597 total athletes spread across men's and women's teams, nearly every other student you meet likely plays a sport. The athletic program emphasizes the student-athlete experience typical of small Catholic liberal arts colleges.