About Lourdes University
Lourdes University is a private Catholic and Franciscan liberal arts school. Inspired by this tradition, Lourdes emphasizes both academic and service learning. The school boasts excellent career and graduate school placement rates. Lourdes University graduates go on to serve as business leaders, educators, social workers, and health care professionals.
Lourdes offers both traditional online degree programs as well as competency-based online programs.
Traditional online programs mirror, in many ways, in-person classrooms and coursework.
- This track is convenient, allowing most students to work in addition to pursuing a degree
Competency-based online programs provide a customized experience.
- Students advance through the program at your own pace, paying a flat tuition rate per semester
- Each student receives individualized mentorship from a faculty member
- Asynchronous classes allow students to complete classwork at their own schedule
Accreditation & Licensing
Lourdes University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Type:
4-year, Private not-for-profitHighest Level Offered:
Doctor's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Roman CatholicEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 1,148 ; Graduate: 234Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 14% ; Graduate: 43%Graduation Rate:
38%Transfer Rate:
52%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$48,150Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$27,000Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
74%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$18,927Yellow Ribbon Program:
YesCredit for Military Training:
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Lourdes University is located in Ohio
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- Ohio College Opportunity Grant: Up to $3,500 annually
- Choose Ohio First Scholarship: Varies by program
- Ohio War Orphans Scholarship: Up to 100% tuition coverage
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