Lourdes University

www.lourdes.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$24,400

3.39% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$19,395

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.98%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

75.2%

1,147 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,112

80.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

57.7%

86 Graduates

About

Lourdes University is a higher education institution located in Lucas County, OH. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Lourdes University were Registered Nursing (69 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (25 degrees), and Other Marketing (12 degrees).

In 2021, 260 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lourdes University. 68.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (199 degrees), 4.74 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (42 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lourdes University is $24,400, which is $1,216 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Lourdes University is $24,400, which is $1,216 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,395.

In 2021, 83% of undergraduate students attending Lourdes University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$24,400

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Lourdes University was $24,400. The cost of tuition at Lourdes University is $1,216 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lourdes University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,395

2021 Value

4.74%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Lourdes University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,395. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Lourdes University grew by 4.74%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lourdes University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$9,657

Room and Board

$1,430

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lourdes University was of $9,657 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.71% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,430. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.78% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lourdes University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Lourdes University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lourdes University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.98%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Lourdes University was 2.98%, which represents 11 out of the 369 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Lourdes University received 1,147 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 15.6% annual growth. Out of those 1,147 applicants, 863 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.2% acceptance rate.

There were 1,112 students enrolled at Lourdes University in 2021. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Lourdes University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

863

Accepted Out of 1,147

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Lourdes University was 75.2% (863 admissions from 1,147 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 77.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 15.6%, while admissions grew by 11.8%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Lourdes University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Lourdes University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Lourdes University had a total enrollment of 1,112 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Lourdes University is 898 students and the part-time enrollment is 214. This means that 80.8% of students enrolled at Lourdes University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lourdes University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.4% White, 11.5% Black or African American, 1.26% Hispanic or Latino, 1.08% Asian, 0.719% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.36% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lourdes University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.2%), followed by White Male (35.1%) and Black or African American Male (6.27%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.1%), followed by White Male (23.8%) and Black or African American Female (7.93%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lourdes University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,112 students. The full-time enrollment at Lourdes University is 898 and the part-time enrollment is 214. This means that 80.8% of students enrolled at Lourdes University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lourdes University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2021 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 Lourdes University was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Lourdes University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lourdes University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
850 enrolled students
Black or African American
128 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
14 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lourdes University is 76.4% White, 11.5% Black or African American, 1.26% Hispanic or Latino, 1.08% Asian, 0.719% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.36% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 96 more women than men received degrees from Lourdes University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lourdes University is white (199 degrees awarded). There were 4.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (42 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Lourdes University is Registered Nursing (69 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (25 degrees) and Other Marketing (12 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lourdes University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (107 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (2 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (9 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 Lourdes University are Registered nurses (1,444,759 people), Accountants & auditors (1,049,799 people), Other managers (746,559 people), Financial managers (477,337 people), and Chief executives & legislators (383,983 people).

The most specialized majors at Lourdes University in 2021 are Health (107 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (2 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (9 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (10 degrees), and Business (66 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lourdes University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, Computer and information research scientists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Lourdes University are Health (107 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (2 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (9 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (10 degrees), and Business (66 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Lourdes University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,867,951 people), Elementary & secondary schools (813,678 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (519,553 people), Computer Systems Design (512,362 people), and Banking & related activities (488,756 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lourdes University.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
69 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
25 degree-majors awarded
Other Marketing
12 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Lourdes University was Registered Nursing with 69 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Lourdes University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

178

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 82 degrees were awarded to men at Lourdes University, which is 0.461 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (178).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lourdes University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Lourdes University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.26 times more than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Lourdes University in Registered Nursing, which is 7.5 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 26% of students graduating from Lourdes University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Lourdes University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
199 degrees awarded
Black or African American
42 degrees awarded
Asian
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lourdes University is white (199 degrees awarded). There were 4.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (42 degrees).

4.23% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
136 degrees awarded
White Male
63 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lourdes University is white female (136 degrees awarded). There were 2.16 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (63 degrees).

Operations

Lourdes University has an endowment valued at nearly $10.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 605k (5.85%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Lourdes University had a total salary expenditure of 31.1M. Lourdes University employs 27 Assistant professors, 16 Associate professors and 14 Instructors. Most academics at Lourdes University are Female Assistant professor (19), Female Instructor (11), and Female Associate professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lourdes University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 33 employees, Management, with 30 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees.

Endowment

$10.3M

2021 Endowment

21.2%

growth from 2020

Lourdes University has an endowment valued at about $10.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Lourdes University grew 21.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $40.1M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lourdes University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11.1M

2021 Salaries

11.6%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Lourdes University paid a median of $11.1M in salaries, which represents 35.5% of their overall expenditure ($31.1M) and a 11.6% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.86M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Lourdes University paid a total of $3.86M to 59 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

27 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

33 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lourdes University were Assistant professor with 27 employees, Associate professor with 16 employees, and Instructor with 14 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lourdes University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 33 employees, Management with 30 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lourdes University was Female Assistant professor with 19 employees, Female Instructor with 11 employees, and Female Associate professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lourdes University.