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Lourdes College

6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OH 43560

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Lourdes College School Description

Lourdes College, a Catholic liberal arts institution of higher education in the Franciscan tradition, serves men and women by providing continuing opportunities for intellectual discovery, accentuating both liberal learning and integrated professional education. It is the mission of the College to stimulate the growth of integrated persons; to engage them in an honest and dynamic search for truth; to encourage them to incorporate sound religious and philosophical values in their learning and in their interpersonal relationships; to challenge them to develop and deepen personal and social responsibility; to inspire in them a commitment to community service; and to provide an atmosphere that nurtures a holistic approach to learning within a caring, supportive, faith community.

Lourdes College is grounded in the Franciscan values of learning, reverence and service, and is known for its quality academic programs and the personalized attention afforded to our students. A commuter college situated on 89 wooded acres in Sylvania, Ohio, the College also offers many community outreach programs.

Our goal is to provide a variety of social, recreational, and educational opportunities that enrich the overall college experience of students. Participation in these activities and programs encourages team building and leadership development, enhances personal growth and interpersonal relationships, and challenges students to broaden their consciousness of a diverse community.

Academic disciplines at Lourdes College are organized into three Schools: Arts and Sciences, Nursing, and Professional Studies.

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Lourdes College

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Lourdes College, located in Sylvania, Ohio, United States, was founded by the Sisters of St. Francis in order to educate sisters of the order.

A private commuter college, Lourdes offers baccalaureate degree programs in the arts and sciences, nursing and professional studies (including business, education, Leadership Studies and social work). The college also offers graduate degrees in education, nursing and organizational leadership.

Founded by the Sisters of St. Francis, Lourdes describes as one of its goals to offer its students the opportunity to learn in an environment that follows its Franciscan values of community, learning, reverence and service . Lourdes is situated on of woodlands, west of Toledo, Ohio. Classrooms seat no more than 40, affording students the opportunity to better acquaint themselves with their professors and fellow classmates.

Lourdes also offers a wide variety of community outreach programs, including the Appold Planetarium, the Franciscan Theatre & Conference Center, the Koester Greenhouse and the LifeLong Learning program. The college's Theater Vision and Life Lab programs also offer hands-on educational programs for students.

Collaborative partnerships include programs in Sandusky, Ohio, and also with Owens Community College, the University of Findlay, Terra Technical College and Tiffin University. Articulation agreements are also in place with community colleges in northwest Ohio and southeastern Michigan.

Lourdes College celebrated its 50th anniversary on January 13, 2008.

History

Lourdes began in 1943 as an extension campus of the College of St. Theresa, Winona, Minnesota. Lourdes Junior College was founded in 1958. Originally established to educate sisters of the Franciscan community, Lourdes College began to admit lay women in 1969 and lay men in 1975.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,708
On Campus Housing:
Unavailable
Full Time Students:
83%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 11,232
Students Receiving Aid:
95%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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Lourdes College Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Lourdes College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 83%
Part-Time 17%
Men vs. Women
Women 77%
Men 23%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 71%
Other 14%
African-American 13%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 92%
Out-of-State 8%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Ohio 92%
Michigan 6%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: No

Lourdes College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 11,232    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 9,912    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,320    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,178 44%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,030 82%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 902 67%  
Student Loans:
 $ 1,931 68%  
Any Aid:
   95%  

Lourdes College Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 83% (Selective)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
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: Recommended

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