Campus Vibe
Known for business — close-knit campus
Lourdes University is a private institution in Sylvania with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 668 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
38% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,150 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,596.
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News & Alerts
Lourdes University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
40.2%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (45)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
64%
- •64% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Gray Wolves
History & Fun Facts
- •History In 1916 Mother Adelaide Sandusky traveled from Minnesota to Northwest Ohio to establish a province of the Rochester Franciscans that eventually became the Sisters of St.
- •Teresa (in Winona, Minnesota), Lourdes Junior College was founded in 1958 to educate the Sisters of St.
- •In 1964, the liberal arts institution was accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- •As time passed and there were fewer candidates in formation, Lourdes began admitting lay students with women enrolling in 1969 and men in 1975.
- •On February 11, 2026, Lourdes University announced it would close at the conclusion of the academic year.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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