Lourdes University
Sylvania, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Lourdes University
Lourdes University was a private Franciscan university in Sylvania, Ohio. Established in 1958, the university was sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania. The university closed at the end of the 2025–2026 academic year, with university officials citing declining enrollment and rising costs as the reason.
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74%
Acceptance
$23,206
Net price
543
Enrollment
32%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
74%
Acceptance rate
—
SAT average
20
ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$23,206
Average net price
$29,500
In-state tuition
$29,500
Out-of-state tuition
$12,460
Room & board
$1,418
Books & supplies
$45,378
Total cost of attendance
30%
Students receiving Pell grants
81%
Students with federal loans
$27,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$48,150
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$40,158
Median earnings (6 yrs)
32%
Graduation rate
87%
Retention rate
74%
Earn more than a HS grad
$12,048
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
543
Total enrollment
6%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
34%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Lourdes University FAQ
Is Lourdes University a public or private school?
Lourdes University is a private nonprofit institution located in Sylvania, OH.
What is the acceptance rate at Lourdes University?
Lourdes University has an acceptance rate of 74%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Lourdes University cost?
The average annual net price at Lourdes University is $23,206 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $29,500.
What is the graduation rate at Lourdes University?
About 32% of students at Lourdes University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Lourdes University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Lourdes University students earn a median of $48,150 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Lourdes University?
Admitted students at Lourdes University have an ACT midpoint of 20. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Lourdes University?
Lourdes University enrolls about 543 students.
Campus
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