More selective than 5% of Louisiana colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $28,490. College Scorecard.
Higher than 52% of Louisiana colleges we cover and 34% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 88% of Louisiana colleges we cover and 68% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 381 applicants, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University admitted 316 and 66 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University took 4.6 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Louisiana. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,014 | $78,094 | 2.9 years |
| $30–48k | $18,008 | $82,657 | 3.1 years |
| $48–75k | $16,370 | $75,138 | 2.8 years |
| $75–110k | $16,488 | $75,680 | 2.8 years |
| $110k+ | $23,539 | $108,044 | 4.0 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.6 years, the average time graduates took (26% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($59,419) minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $26,931 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University majors, earnings & careers
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University offers 14 bachelor's majors across 5 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Health & Medicine · 7
- Humanities & Languages · 2
- Science & Math · 2
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 2
- Business & Finance · 1
Highest-earning majors at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $88,618 | $39,565 |
Quick list of all 14 majors
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)—
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services—
- Biochemistry—
- Biology—
- Business Administration—
- Health Administration—
- Health Sciences—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Medical Laboratory Science—
- Nursing$88,618
- Pre-Med / Pre-Health—
- Psychology—
- Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)—
- Theology / Ministry—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Baton Rouge
Overall prices in the Baton Rouge, LA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,149. Housing costs 26% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 68 inches of rain a year, almost no snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: hurricane (very high); tornado (very high); river flooding (relatively high); heat wave (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, East Baton Rouge Parish
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
East Baton Rouge Parish at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Louisiana by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | 99% | $18,552 | 45% | $59,419 | This school |
| Louisiana Christian University | 77% | $13,113 | 44% | $51,700 | |
| Loyola University New Orleans | 93% | $23,696 | 59% | $52,927 | |
| University of Holy Cross | 74% | $15,635 | 49% | $49,316 | |
| Herzing University-New Orleans | 92% | $21,269 | 15% | $36,909 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University would cost you $5,439 more per year than Louisiana Christian University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University.
- Louisiana Christian University gives aided families $10,740 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Louisiana resident | Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | Louisiana Christian University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $28,490 | $33,791 | −$5,301 |
| Average grants | −$9,938 | −$20,678 | +$10,740 |
| You pay | $18,552 | $13,113 | +$5,439 |
“+” means Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
What is the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University acceptance rate?
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University accepts 99% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 316 of 381 applicants were admitted.
How much does Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $28,490 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $18,552 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $17,014 and families earning $110k+ pay $23,539.
How much do Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University graduates earn?
Former Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University students earn a median $59,419 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University graduation rate?
45% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 64% return for their second year.
How long does a Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University costs about $75,138 after grants ($16,370 a year for 4.6 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $59,419 ten years after starting, $26,931 more than high school graduates in Louisiana ($32,488), so the cost is repaid in 2.8 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/franciscan-missionaries-of-our-lady-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).