Overview
Lourdes University is a 4-year Catholic and Franciscan institution established in Sylvania, Ohio. The 127-acre suburban campus offers majors in arts and sciences; business and leadership; social sciences; and nursing, as well as unique apartment-style on-campus housing and the Appold Planetarium. Named a military-friendly college nine years in a row, Lourdes University partners with the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, through the P-4 Community Partnership. All Lourdes students can take advantage of the campus ministry, which includes the Sylvania Franciscan Village, and apply for the competitive honors program, which includes a monetary award and access to special living-learning communities.
Acceptance Rate:
60%
Average Net Price:
$19,275
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1042
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $27,540 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $27,540 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,120 |
| Books and Supplies | $1471 |
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
31%
Average Aid Per Year
$18,038
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,360
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$15,191
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
21%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3897
41%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,360
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$8,989,169
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
63%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,646
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
60%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,556
Average Other Loans Per Year
$16,756
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1082
Students Applied
79
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Admitted Student Stats
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1042
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,136
Total Number of Undergrads
953
0
100
33%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
52%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
32
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
32
Countries Represented
7
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
34%
Student Organizations
20
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
35%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Gray Wolves
School Colors
terracotta, black, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Club
4
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$41,300
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,000
Loan Default Rate
11%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingSo far my Instructors have been great. I have found many that actually care about their students and pride themself on doing a good.
Mary from Toledo, OH
lourdes is a very friendly, accepting, and easy-going school that has staff and students that are always willing to lend a helping hand. it's main ideals are to create a community of learning, reverence, and service and they truly do so! lourdes university is a great place to be for traditional and non-traditional-age, commuter and residential, transfer or first-time, and undergraduate or graduate students.
Ellen from Toledo, OH
Being so far away from home, Lourdes had provided a safe and comfortable lifestyle for me. The classes and teachers are great also. I call this University my home because I love it so much.
Dolores from El Paso, TX
Lourdes is a great school to go to. The professors are extremely helpful. The advisers work around your personal schedule to get your classes in.
MacKenzie from Fayette, OH
This school is excellent! The staff are top notch as they help in nearly every way possible to see their students succeed. At Lourdes, anyone can fit in with a wide array of ethnicities and age groups on campus which makes the experience altogether better!
Luke from Maumee, OH
Lourdes University is a private school, but it is so worth the price. The amount of extra perks that they offer as part of tuition is so helpful. This school is small at about 2,700 students right now, but it has a normal campus feel.
Taylor from Temperance, MI
Lourdes university is a wonderful school, the instructors are great. The win center is a great place to get work done in between classes. The small classes are a plus, you are able to get one-on-one help.
Erica from Toledo, OH
get to know your advisors!
Kelsey from Sylvania, OH
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