# Lourdes University

Private nonprofit college in Sylvania, OH. IPEDS ID 203757.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/lourdes-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/lourdes-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 74% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $23,206 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 33%; beats 30% of OH colleges and 15% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $48,150; beats 34% of OH colleges and 35% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,220 |
| 30-48k | $22,184 |
| 48-75k | $23,192 |
| 75-110k | $27,236 |
| 110k+ | $21,394 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4 years on average (38% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $48,150 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,220 | $88,880 | 7.0 years |
| 30-48k | $22,184 | $88,736 | 7.0 years |
| 48-75k | $23,192 | $92,768 | 7.3 years |
| 75-110k | $27,236 | $108,944 | 8.6 years |
| 110k+ | $21,394 | $85,576 | 6.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $45,378
- Tuition and fees: $29,500
- Housing and meals: $12,120; books: $1,471

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,004 applicants, 744 admitted, 129 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 74%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 74%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (26 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $67,414 | $70,971 | $31,000 |
| Business Administration | $40,983 | $50,958 | $28,000 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $22,921 | $45,057 | $28,673 |
| Food Science and Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $33,041 | not reported | $31,000 |
| Education, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $81,050 (Toledo, OH), $82,510 (OH), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $78,100 (Toledo, OH), $94,270 (OH), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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