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Our Lady of the Lake University

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San Antonio, Texas 78207-4689

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Tight-knitUrbanGreek life

Known for business — close-knit campus

Our Lady of the Lake University is a private institution in San Antonio with particular strength in business and psychology.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

42% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,675 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,760.

Established
1895
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division I

Plan Your Visit

Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,110Students
11:1Student:Faculty
42%Grad Rate
$48,675Earnings 10yr
$17,760Net Price

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$31,728
Room & Board$10,706
Total Cost of Attendance$42,137
Average Net Price$17,760
Median Debt at Graduation$24,999
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,664
$30–48K$24,620
$48–75K$16,021
$75–110K$14,902
$110K+$19,614

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

35.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,084

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (71)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

58%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
1,110
Gender Split
67% / 33%
Women / Men
First Generation
48%
Pell Grant Recipients
57%

Race & Ethnicity

White 8%
Black 7%
Hispanic 74%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate42.4%
Freshman Retention58.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,195
10 Years$48,675

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Saints

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History & Fun Facts

  • History In 1895, construction began on the main campus of what would become Our Lady of the Lake College.
  • By 1896, high school educational programs were underway.
  • The first college program began in 1911 as a two-year curriculum for women.
  • In 1919, the curriculum was expanded to four years and the institution was admitted to membership in the Texas Association of Colleges.
  • Graduate study began in 1942 and was coeducational from its inception; all programs became fully coeducational in 1969.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from TX state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

San Antoniopop. 1.5M
3 mi(5 min)
Austinpop. 960K
75 mi(130 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
192 mi(333 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SAT San Antonio9 mi
AUS Austin75 mi
IAH Houston Intercontinental196 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1767 mi · ~51h 3m drive
New York, NY1584 mi · ~45h 46m drive
Hartford, CT1675 mi · ~48h 23m drive
Providence, RI1737 mi · ~50h 11m drive
Albany, NY1649 mi · ~47h 38m drive
Syracuse, NY1555 mi · ~44h 55m drive
Rochester, NY1496 mi · ~43h 13m drive
Buffalo, NY1432 mi · ~41h 22m drive
Philadelphia, PA1508 mi · ~43h 34m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1293 mi · ~37h 21m drive
Harrisburg, PA1433 mi · ~41h 24m drive
Newark, NJ1576 mi · ~45h 32m drive
Washington, DC1388 mi · ~40h 6m drive
Baltimore, MD1419 mi · ~41h drive
Atlanta, GA884 mi · ~25h 32m drive
Charlotte, NC1106 mi · ~31h 57m drive
Raleigh, NC1236 mi · ~35h 42m drive
Miami, FL1151 mi · ~33h 15m drive
Orlando, FL1038 mi · ~29h 59m drive
Tampa, FL980 mi · ~28h 19m drive
Nashville, TN826 mi · ~23h 52m drive
New Orleans, LA510 mi · ~14h 44m drive
Richmond, VA1335 mi · ~38h 34m drive
Chicago, IL1054 mi · ~30h 27m drive
Detroit, MI1240 mi · ~35h 49m drive
Minneapolis, MN1112 mi · ~32h 7m drive
St. Louis, MO794 mi · ~22h 56m drive
Kansas City, MO705 mi · ~20h 22m drive
Indianapolis, IN1001 mi · ~28h 55m drive
Columbus, OH1141 mi · ~32h 58m drive
Cleveland, OH1259 mi · ~36h 22m drive
Milwaukee, WI1110 mi · ~32h 4m drive
Dallas, TX254 mi · ~7h 20m drive
Houston, TX192 mi · ~5h 33m drive
Austin, TX75 mi · ~2h 10m drive
San Antonio, TX3 mi · ~5 min drive
Los Angeles, CA1199 mi · ~34h 38m drive
San Francisco, CA1485 mi · ~42h 54m drive
San Diego, CA1123 mi · ~32h 27m drive
Seattle, WA1784 mi · ~51h 32m drive
Portland, OR1716 mi · ~49h 34m drive
Denver, CO801 mi · ~23h 8m drive
Phoenix, AZ844 mi · ~24h 23m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1085 mi · ~31h 21m drive
Honolulu, HI3707 mi · ~107h 5m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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