C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Lourdes University Sylvania, OH Lourdes University (formerly Lourdes College) is a church-affiliated liberal arts college. Founded as a women's college in 1958, it became coeducational in 1975. Its 89-acre campus is located in Sylvania, one mile northwest of Toledo Web Site www.lourdes.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 1,125 Women 724 (64.4%) Men 401 (35.6%) Graduate Students 301 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 89% of 919 applicants were admitted No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.26 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 503 average 450-570 range of middle 50% 487 average 410-530 range of middle 50% 476 average 21 average 18-24 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $35,290 Tuition and Fees $21,540 Room and Board $9,700 Average Percent of Need Met Average Freshman Award $15,391 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 19% of classes 10-19 students: 46% of classes 20-29 students: 24% of classes 30-39 students: 11% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Sylvania Population 18,892 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Toledo Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing 74% of freshmen, 36% of all students National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 72.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 12.3% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 68% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 13.0% 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.5% Asian 9.1% Black/African-American 9.1% Hispanic/Latino 4.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 70.8% White 3.4% Unknown 0.9% from 7 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without essay component Accepted with or without writing component APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 6832 Convent Boulevard City, State, Zip Sylvania, OH 43560-2898 Phone (419) 885-5291 x3680 Fax (419) 882-3987 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification AdmissionsLCAdmits@lourdes.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $25 Fee may be reduced or waived if student applies online. Check with Admissions Office. Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Rolling May 1 No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Electronic Application Accepted, supplemental forms required Not accepted Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Not required Other Financial Need Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 89% of 919 applicants were admitted 93% of 507 applicants were admitted 85% of 412 applicants were admitted 191 (23%) of 821 admitted students enrolled 155 (33%) of 470 admitted students enrolled 147 (42%) of 351 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 6% Score of 500-600 51% Score of 400-500 37% Score of 300-400 6% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 9% Score of 500-600 40% Score of 400-500 37% Score of 300-400 14% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 503 average 450-570 range of middle 50% 487 average 410-530 range of middle 50% 476 average Average GPA 3.26 3.75 and Above 9% 3.50-3.74 14% 3.25-3.49 11% 3.00-3.24 15% 2.50-2.99 32% 2.00-2.49 14% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 0% Score of 24-29 27% Score of 18-23 58% Score of 12-17 15% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 21 average 18-24 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 10% Top quarter: 29% Top half: 65% Bottom half: 35% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $35,290 Tuition and Fees $21,540 Room and Board $9,700 Books and Supplies $1,320 Other Expenses $2,730 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 1 Federal and Institutional Methodologies Forms Required FAFSA Code is 003069 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 211 (100.0%) of freshmen 178 (84.4%) of applicants 178 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need Average Award $15,391 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Received by 156 (87.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,978 Received by 164 (92.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,521 Received by 159 (89.3%) of aid recipients All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 1,091 (97.2%) of undergraduates 938 (86.0%) of applicants 938 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need Average Award $13,172 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Received by 773 (82.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,089 Received by 849 (90.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,004 Received by 594 (63.3%) of aid recipients
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 87% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 13.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 12.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans College/university loans, Alternative loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Non-Need-Based Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards 657 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Theater/Drama Cheerleading/Drum Major, Leadership Adult Students, Ethnic Background, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Previous College Experience, Religious Affiliation
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $1,872
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Accounting and Finance Art History, Criticism and Conservation Art/Art Studies, General Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business/Commerce, General Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Early Childhood Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General Environmental Science Health/Health Care Administration/Management History, General Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Management Science Marketing, Other Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Psychology, General Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Religion/Religious Studies Secondary Education and Teaching Social Work Sociology
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Interdisciplinary studies None Double major, Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Internships Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Not accepted Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 19% of classes 10-19 students: 46% of classes 20-29 students: 24% of classes 30-39 students: 11% of classes 2-9 students: 50% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 50% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library on Campus Yes Holdings 382,322 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers on Campus 264 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Business Administration, Master of Organizational Leadership, Master of Education, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Nursing Master's Programs of Study Business Administration and Management--General Curriculum and Instruction Educational Leadership and Administration Nurse Anesthesia Nursing Education Nursing and Healthcare Administration Organizational Management Reading Education Theology
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Sylvania Population 18,892 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Toledo Large town 113 acres Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 10 mile(s) from campus in Toledo 10 mile(s) from campus in Toledo 6 mile(s) from campus in Toledo Weather Temperature 14.9 average low in January, 79.8 average high in September Rain 135 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Coed dorms, single student apartments Students in College Housing 74% of freshmen, 36% of all students Housing Requirements Students required to live on campus through senior year Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 64% Off-Campus Housing Assistance SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Not offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Black and terra cotta Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cheerleading x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Golf x x x x Lacrosse x x x x Softball x x Volleyball x x x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, bowling, football, golf, ice hockey, soccer, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations choral groups, dance, drama theatre, literary magazine, student government Sororities Fraternities ROTC Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 1,125 Women 724 (64.4%) Men 401 (35.6%) Full-Time Undergraduates 842 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 24 All Graduate Students 301 Yes 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.5% Asian 9.1% Black/African-American 9.1% Hispanic/Latino 4.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 70.8% White 3.4% Unknown 0.9% from 7 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 72.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 12.3% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 24.6% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 28.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 68% Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 13.0% Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2017