Lourdes University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	525
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	75%
Students retention rate	58%
On-time graduation rate	58%

Located in Sylvania, Ohio, Lourdes University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 75% indicates that Lourdes University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Lourdes University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Lourdes University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Lourdes University is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Ohio is 62%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Lourdes University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

75.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,072

Cost of attendance at Lourdes University in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$27,072

Cost of attendance at Lourdes University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Lourdes University received on average $19,629 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$19,629

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	79	44%	$4,100	$323,921
Other Federal Grant	79	44%	$4,371	$345,271
State Grant/Scholarships	39	22%	$2,232	$87,062
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	179	100%	$17,214	$3,081,323
Total Grant & Scholarships	179	100%	$19,629	$3,513,656

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lourdes University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lourdes University students is 57.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.9%.

57.7%

African American 46.1% 6 students
white 60.5% 78 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
Basketball Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Lourdes University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lourdes University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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