Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $16,427
    13.2% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $16,432
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    98.7%
    384 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,191
    62.6% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    44.2%
    19 Graduates

    About

    Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is a higher education institution located in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University were Registered Nursing (127 degrees awarded), Pre-Medical Studies (11 degrees), and Clinical Laboratory Technologist (8 degrees).

    In 2024, 332 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University. 82.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 17.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (252 degrees), 5.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (46 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is $16,427, which is $1,530 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions SchoolsSpecial Focus Institutions

    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is $16,427, which is $1,530 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,432.

    In 2024, 67% of undergraduate students attending Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $16,427
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University was $16,427. The cost of tuition at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is $1,530 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $16,432
    2024 Value
    7.83%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,432. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University grew by 7.83%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $15,000
    Room and Board
    $1,200
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University was of $15,000 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.22% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    67%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    49%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    67% of undergraduate students at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 24.7% with respect to 2023, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Admissions

    Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University received 384 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.787% annual growth. Out of those 384 applicants, 379 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.7% acceptance rate.

    There were 1,191 students enrolled at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in 2024. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University has an overall enrollment yield of 29.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    98.7%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    379
    Accepted Out of 384

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University was 98.7% (379 admissions from 384 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 82.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 0.787%, while admissions grew by 19.9%.

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    SAT Scores

    1%
    Submission Percentage (2019)
    1
    Scores Submitted (2019)

    1% of enrolled first-time students at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University had a total enrollment of 1,191 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is 745 students and the part-time enrollment is 446. This means that 62.6% of students enrolled at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.1% White, 17.7% Black or African American, 5.96% Hispanic or Latino, 3.61% Asian, 0.588% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.084% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (59.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (15.1%) and White Male (11.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.5%), followed by White Male (24%) and Black or African American Female (4.49%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    62.6%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,191 students. The full-time enrollment at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is 745 and the part-time enrollment is 446. This means that 62.6% of students enrolled at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    64%
    2024 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 Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      799 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      211 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      71 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is 67.1% White, 17.7% Black or African American, 5.96% Hispanic or Latino, 3.61% Asian, 0.588% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.084% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 218 more women than men received degrees from Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is white (252 degrees awarded). There were 5.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (46 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is Registered Nursing (127 degrees awarded), followed by Pre-Medical Studies (11 degrees) and Clinical Laboratory Technologist (8 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (304 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), and Theology (2 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University are Registered nurses (1,579,211 people), Other managers (233,261 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (229,142 people), Medical & health services managers (220,280 people), and Physicians (192,022 people).

    The most specialized majors at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in 2024 are Health (304 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), Theology (2 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (7 degrees), and Psychology (10 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Magnetic resonance imaging technologists
    Highest Paying Job

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

    The most specialized majors at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University are Health (304 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), Theology (2 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (7 degrees), and Psychology (10 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,874,903 people), Elementary & secondary schools (746,682 people), Outpatient care centers (477,980 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (395,059 people), and Offices of physicians (268,251 people).

    The most specialized majors at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University are Health (304 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), Theology (2 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (7 degrees), and Psychology (10 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Radiographer
      20 degrees awarded
    2. Physical Therapy Technician
      17 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University was Radiographer with 20 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    57
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    275
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, which is 0.207 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (275).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.144 times less than the 111 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 111 degrees were awarded to men at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.94 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    13%
    100% Completion Time
    47%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 13% of students graduating from Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      252 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      46 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      15 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is white (252 degrees awarded). There were 5.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (46 degrees).

    1.2% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      302 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      284 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      244 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is white female (302 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (284 degrees).

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    Operations

    Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University has an endowment valued at nearly $13.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.17M (16.4%) compared to the 2.96% average return (416k on 14.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

    In 2024, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University had a total salary expenditure of 29.8M. Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University employs 45 Assistant professors, 20 Associate professors and 13 Instructors. Most academics at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University are Female Assistant professor (37), Female Associate professor (14), and Female Instructor (11).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University are: Management, with 25 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 15 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 15 employees.

    Endowment

    $13.2M
    2024 Endowment
    11.6%
    growth from 2023

    Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University has an endowment valued at about $13.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University grew 11.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $845k lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $14.2M
    2024 Salaries
    2.19%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University paid a median of $14.2M in salaries, which represents 47.8% of their overall expenditure ($29.8M) and a 2.19% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.43% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.22% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $7.57M
    Instructional Salaries
    84
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University paid a total of $7.57M to 84 employees working as instructors, which represents 53.3% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University were Management with 25 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 15 employees.

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