As an independent, Catholic university, our mission is to help you become a complete human being—mind, body and soul—so that you will develop a career and life that you love, and share your abundance by helping others.
Our job—our reason for being—is to:
• Provide you with excellent teaching through traditional and innovative educational programs;
• Develop our diverse, intercultural student bodies in Christian, person-centered learning communities; and
• Graduate individuals who are competent and committed to service.
Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) is an independent Roman Catholic co-educational institution of higher education located in San Antonio, Texas. It was founded in 1895 by the Sisters of the Congregation of Divine Providence, a religious order originating in Lorraine, France, during the 18th century. The Texas chapter of the order is still the sponsoring organization of the university.
In 1895, construction began on the main campus of Our Lady of the Lake College. By 1896, educational programs were under way. The first college program began in 1911 as a two-year curriculum for women. In 1919, the curriculum was expanded to four years and the institution was admitted to membership in the Texas Association of Colleges. Graduate study began in 1942 and was coeducational from its inception; all programs became fully coeducational in 1969. In 1975 the name of the institution was changed from Our Lady of the Lake College to Our Lady of the Lake University of San Antonio.
Our Lady of the Lake University was the first San Antonio institution of higher education to receive regional accreditation. It has been accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1923. In 1927 it became the third Texas school to be approved by the American Association of Universities.
As part of its mission to provide education to those with limited access, the University introduced the Weekend College concept at the San Antonio campus in 1978. OLLU began offering "weekend degree" programs in Houston in 1986.
Our Lady of the Lake University currently offers Bachelor's degrees in 56 areas of study, Master’s degrees in 48 areas of study, and two doctoral degree programs.Our Lady of the Lake University also offers evening classes at the Northwest campus in San Antonio.
The mission of Our Lady of the Lake University, an independent, Catholic institution sponsored by the Congregation of Divine Providence, is:
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 31% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 17,048 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 498 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,856 | 75% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,555 | 98% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 4,065 | 65% | |
Any Aid: |
98% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 53% (Highly Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 83% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 430, Math: 420 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 520, Math: 520 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 42% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 16, Verbal: 16, Math: 16 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 21, Verbal: 21, Math: 21 |
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Not Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
