Lourdes University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$26,010

1.01% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$22,614

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

74.1%

1,004 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,014

75.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

38.1%

80 Graduates

About

Lourdes University is a higher education institution located in Lucas County, OH. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Lourdes University were Registered Nursing (37 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (21 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (15 degrees).

In 2023, 247 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lourdes University. 60.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (169 degrees), 8.89 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lourdes University is $26,010, which is $1,435 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lourdes University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 366 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Lourdes University is $26,010, which is $1,435 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,614.

In 2023, 74% of undergraduate students attending Lourdes University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$26,010

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Lourdes University was $26,010. The cost of tuition at Lourdes University is $1,435 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lourdes University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,614

2023 Value

0.0884%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Lourdes University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,614. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Lourdes University grew by 0.0884%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lourdes University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,000

Room and Board

$1,247

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lourdes University was of $12,000 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 16% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,247. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 16.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lourdes University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Lourdes University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 12.9% with respect to 2022, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lourdes University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lourdes University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 366 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Lourdes University received 1,004 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 7.21% annual growth. Out of those 1,004 applicants, 744 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,014 students enrolled at Lourdes University in 2023.

Lourdes University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

74.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

744

Accepted Out of 1,004

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Lourdes University was 74.1% (744 admissions from 1,004 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 60.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 7.21%, while admissions grew by 13.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Lourdes University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Lourdes University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Lourdes University had a total enrollment of 1,014 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Lourdes University is 762 students and the part-time enrollment is 252. This means that 75.1% of students enrolled at Lourdes University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lourdes University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.1% White, 10.8% Black or African American, 4.34% Two or More Races, 1.87% Hispanic or Latino, 1.58% Asian, 0.197% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.197% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Lourdes University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.9%), followed by White Male (32.1%) and Black or African American Female (7.24%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.2%), followed by White Male (30.5%) and Black or African American Female (6.98%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lourdes University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,014 students. The full-time enrollment at Lourdes University is 762 and the part-time enrollment is 252. This means that 75.1% of students enrolled at Lourdes University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lourdes University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lourdes University was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Lourdes University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lourdes University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
782 enrolled students
Black or African American
110 enrolled students
Two or More Races
44 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lourdes University is 77.1% White, 10.8% Black or African American, 4.34% Two or More Races, 1.87% Hispanic or Latino, 1.58% Asian, 0.197% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.197% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 26 students (2.56%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 53 more women than men received degrees from Lourdes University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lourdes University is white (169 degrees awarded). There were 8.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Lourdes University is Registered Nursing (37 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (21 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (15 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lourdes University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees awarded), History (6 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lourdes University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,542,183 people), Secondary school teachers (539,355 people), Education administrators (284,877 people), Special education teachers (207,885 people), and Other managers (198,228 people).

The most specialized majors at Lourdes University in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees awarded), History (6 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), Protective Services (16 degrees), and Education (30 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lourdes University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Lourdes University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees awarded), History (6 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), Protective Services (16 degrees), and Education (30 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lourdes University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,657,099 people), Elementary & secondary schools (543,514 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (308,342 people), Outpatient care centers (305,607 people), and Offices of physicians (248,519 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lourdes University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
37 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
21 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
15 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Lourdes University was Registered Nursing with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Lourdes University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

150

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 97 degrees were awarded to men at Lourdes University, which is 0.647 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (150).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lourdes University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Lourdes University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2 times more than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Lourdes University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.67 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

53%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 53% of students graduating from Lourdes University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Lourdes University is Male and Hispanic or Latino (50% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.5% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
169 degrees awarded
Black or African American
19 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lourdes University is white (169 degrees awarded). There were 8.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

6.48% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
107 degrees awarded
White Male
62 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lourdes University is white female (107 degrees awarded). There were 1.73 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (62 degrees).

Operations

Lourdes University has an endowment valued at nearly $8.94M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 935k (10.5%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Lourdes University had a total salary expenditure of 31.1M. Lourdes University employs 23 Assistant professors, 16 Associate professors and 11 Instructors. Most academics at Lourdes University are Female Assistant professor (18), Female Associate professor (11), and Female Instructor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lourdes University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 43 employees, Management, with 26 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees.

Endowment

$8.94M

2023 Endowment

4.12%

growth from 2022

Lourdes University has an endowment valued at about $8.94M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Lourdes University grew 4.12% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $40.8M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lourdes University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11M

2023 Salaries

1.04%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Lourdes University paid a median of $11M in salaries, which represents 35.2% of their overall expenditure ($31.1M) and a 1.04% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.147% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 11.6% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.22M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Lourdes University paid a total of $3.22M to 56 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

23 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

43 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lourdes University were Assistant professor with 23 employees, Associate professor with 16 employees, and Instructor with 11 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lourdes University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 43 employees, Management with 26 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lourdes University was Female Assistant professor with 18 employees, Female Associate professor with 11 employees, and Female Instructor with 10 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lourdes University.

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