Lourdes University
Lourdes University is a private research university in Sylvania, Ohio, enrolling about 543 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 74.13% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $48,150 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $29,500
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,206 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 74.13% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 543 94.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 32.46%
- Average ACT Score: 20
Lourdes University: what the data shows
Common questions about Lourdes University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lourdes University?
Lourdes University is located in Sylvania, OH (ZIP 43560-2898).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Lourdes University public or private?
Lourdes University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Lourdes University cost?
Published tuition: $29,500.
Average net price after aid: $23,206.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $22,220 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,184 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $23,192 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,236 |
| $110,001+ | $21,394 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $118,000.
How hard is it to get into Lourdes University?
Admission rate: 74.13%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 20.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Lourdes University?
Total enrollment: 543 students.
About 94% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lourdes University?
150%-time completion rate: 32.46%.
First-year retention: 87.1%.
What do graduates of Lourdes University earn?
Median earnings: $40,158 six years after entry; $48,150 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
29.99% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lourdes University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (194 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (50 completions)
- CIP 520201 (30 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (14 completions)
- Other Multidisciplinary Studies (11 completions)
- CIP 310504 (11 completions)
- Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (11 completions)
- CIP 131001 (10 completions)
- CIP 513804 (10 completions)
- General Psychology (7 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lourdes University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 74.13%; completion rate 32.46%; median earnings $48,150 at 10 years; net price $23,206. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$29,500
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lourdes University was $29,500.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,206
2024 Value
In 2024 Lourdes University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,206.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$92,824 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,206 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$118,000 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Lourdes University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
29.99% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
81.02% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lourdes University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lourdes University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $17,655 | $17,655 | $18,035 |
| 2014 | $18,353 | $18,353 | $19,013 |
| 2015 | $19,370 | $19,370 | $18,809 |
| 2016 | $20,620 | $20,620 | $19,716 |
| 2017 | $21,540 | $21,540 | $18,434 |
| 2018 | $22,480 | $22,480 | $17,706 |
| 2019 | $24,650 | $24,650 | $19,275 |
| 2020 | $25,644 | $25,644 | $20,326 |
| 2021 | $27,072 | $27,072 | $18,800 |
| 2022 | $28,650 | $28,650 | $23,122 |
| 2023 | $28,930 | $28,930 | $21,596 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
74.13% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 20
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
94.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lourdes University in 2024 is 543 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
87.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
31.94% 100% Completion Time
32.46% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 31.94% of students graduating from Lourdes University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Lourdes University.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$48,150 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
56.07% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
418.72% Return on Investment
5.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Lourdes University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 50 completions
CIP 52.0201: 30 completions
General Biological Sciences: 14 completions
Other Multidisciplinary Studies: 11 completions
CIP 31.0504: 11 completions
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration: 11 completions
CIP 13.1001: 10 completions
CIP 51.3804: 10 completions
General Psychology: 7 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 194 completions
Most popular programs at Lourdes University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lourdes University graduates.
About
Lourdes University is a private non-profit institution located in Sylvania, OH, offering 27 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 543 students. The admission rate is 74.13%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 20. The institution maintains a 32.46% graduation rate. Approximately 29.99% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Sylvania, OH 43560-2898
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 32.46% graduation rate at Lourdes University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Lourdes University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $29,500 and average net price is $23,206 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Lourdes University?
The admission rate is 74.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Lourdes University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Lourdes University reports midpoint ACT about 20.
What do graduates of Lourdes University earn?
Median earnings are $40,158 six years after entry and $48,150 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lourdes University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 32.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lourdes University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
How big is Lourdes University?
Total enrollment is about 543 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Lourdes University public or private?
Lourdes University is a private nonprofit institution located in Sylvania, OH.
Is Lourdes University an HBCU?
No. Lourdes University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lourdes University a tribal college?
No. Lourdes University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lourdes University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Lourdes University does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.7%).
Is Lourdes University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Lourdes University: Roman Catholic.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.