Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX 78207-4689
About Our Lady of the Lake University
Our Lady of the Lake University is a private research university in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling about 1,066 students. Our Lady of the Lake University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $32,138 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $53,299 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Our Lady of the Lake University charges 6% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($32,138).
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is about 3.2×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 43.64%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $53,299.
Research findings
Finding
Average net price at Our Lady of the Lake University is about 53% below published tuition.
Published tuition is $32,138; average net price is $15,176 in the latest Scorecard extract.
Interpretation: Institutional aid and grants compress sticker price into a substantially lower typical undergraduate cost signal.
Limitation: Average net price masks variation by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the campus average.
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Our Lady of the Lake University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 778% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
Our Lady of the Lake University awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 52 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Lake University | $32,138 | $15,176 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $30,216 | — | 1,451 |
| Texas (state median) | $10,008 | $7,932 | 185 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,860 | $20,660 | 1,347 |
| United States (national median) | $12,200 | $17,569 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 53% below published tuition at Our Lady of the Lake University
Key findings
- Our Lady of the Lake University's average net price ($15,176) is 53% below published tuition ($32,138).
- Our Lady of the Lake University charges 6% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($32,138).
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is about 3.2×.
Our Lady of the Lake University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $32,138
Finding Our Lady of the Lake University charges 6% above the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $32,138. That is 6% above the national private non-profit median ($30,216). Versus the Texas median ($10,008), sticker tuition is about 3.2×. Versus the U.S. median ($12,200), sticker is about 2.6×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Our Lady of the Lake University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Our Lady of the Lake University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Our Lady of the Lake University is $15,176.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $15,176 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $7,244 above the Texas median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $5,484 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Our Lady of the Lake University’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 53% lower after grants and scholarships.
Our Lady of the Lake University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Our Lady of the Lake University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Completion, earnings, and net price together describe a campus where sticker price overstates typical undergraduate cost while outcomes remain at the high end of Scorecard distributions.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$32,138
Avg. net price
$15,176
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $15,176 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $128,552. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Our Lady of the Lake University is known for
Top program completions
- Social Work204
- Organizational Leadership45
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor34
- Psychology, General33
- Family Psychology33
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Midpoint ACT: 19
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Our Lady of the Lake University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Our Lady of the Lake University is a good school for those looking for strong completion and solid mid-career earnings—especially where average net price sits well below published tuition (about 53% lower in this extract).
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Our Lady of the Lake University.
Campus
Location
San Antonio, TX
City / state
- ZIP
- 78207-4689
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 27% below the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,660 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southwest
- Carnegie
- Doctoral/Professional Universities
Size
Enrollment
1,066
Undergraduates (fall)
- Undergraduates (full year)
- 1,166
- Graduate
- 860
- Full-time share
- 89%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$21,898
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 62.10%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Our Lady of the Lake University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Our Lady of the Lake 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 Our Lady of the Lake 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 | $23,938 | $23,938 | $16,077 |
| 2014 | $24,596 | $24,596 | $18,167 |
| 2015 | $26,148 | $26,148 | $16,493 |
| 2016 | $27,160 | $27,160 | $18,127 |
| 2017 | $28,192 | $28,192 | $17,640 |
| 2018 | $28,740 | $28,740 | $17,506 |
| 2019 | $29,218 | $29,218 | $17,537 |
| 2020 | $29,926 | $29,926 | $18,376 |
| 2021 | $29,926 | $29,926 | $17,926 |
| 2022 | $31,124 | $31,124 | $19,237 |
| 2023 | $31,728 | $31,728 | $17,760 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Midpoint 19 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Our Lady of the Lake University reported total enrollment of about 1,066 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 33% male and 67% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (73.7%), White (7.8%), and Black or African American (7.6%). About 62.10% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
88.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Our Lady of the Lake University in 2024 is 1,066 students.
Over a full year, about 1,166 undergraduates enroll. Graduate enrollment is about 860 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
62.8%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
30.91% 100% Completion Time
43.64% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 30.91% of students graduating from Our Lady of the Lake University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Social Work: 11% male / 89% female
- Organizational Leadership: 36% male / 64% female
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor: 18% male / 82% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Our Lady of the Lake University graduates earn a median of $53,299 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Our Lady of the Lake University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $53,299. Median federal loan debt: $21,898. Average net price used in cost models: $15,176.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Our Lady of the Lake University graduates report median earnings of $53,299 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Our Lady of the Lake University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (52 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Our Lady of the Lake University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Our Lady of the Lake University graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Our Lady of the Lake University—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$43.7M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Texas median 1.2× the median ($35.8M)
- Southwest median 1.9× the median ($23.2M)
- U.S. median 1.7× the median ($26.4M)
- Texas median 1.8× the median ($13,085)
- Southwest median 2.3× the median ($10,113)
- U.S. median 1.9× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 49.5%
- Texas median 10.5 pp below median (60.1%)
- Southwest median 10.2 pp below median (59.7%)
- U.S. median 8.4 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,790
- Texas median 1.1× the median ($7,150)
- Southwest median 1.1× the median ($7,078)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,476
- Texas median 2.7× the median ($5,060)
- Southwest median 2.4× the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 1.8× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Our Lady of the Lake University at a glance
Our Lady of the Lake University
Our Lady of the Lake University is a private non-profit institution in San Antonio, TX, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Social WorkOrganizational LeadershipMental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino73.7%White or Caucasian7.8%Black or African American7.6%
Schools near Our Lady of the Lake University
Other campuses in San Antonio, TX when available, plus nearby institutions in Texas.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Texas, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Our Lady of the Lake University located?
Our Lady of the Lake University is located in San Antonio, TX.
What is Our Lady of the Lake University's tuition?
Our Lady of the Lake University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $32,138 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $15,176 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Our Lady of the Lake University cost?
Reported tuition is $32,138 and average net price is $15,176 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,082 annually.
Why is Our Lady of the Lake University's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Our Lady of the Lake University, published tuition is $32,138 while average net price is $15,176—about 53% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Our Lady of the Lake University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($15,176), completion (43.6% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($53,299). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Our Lady of the Lake University?
Our Lady of the Lake University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,166 students, Hispanic or Latino (73.7%), White (7.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Our Lady of the Lake University?
About 47.6% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Our Lady of the Lake University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Our Lady of the Lake University reports midpoint ACT about 19.
What do graduates of Our Lady of the Lake University earn?
Median earnings are $42,145 six years after entry and $53,299 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Our Lady of the Lake University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 43.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Our Lady of the Lake University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,898.
Is Our Lady of the Lake University public or private?
Our Lady of the Lake University is a private nonprofit institution located in San Antonio, TX.
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.