Lourdes University

Lourdes University is a private, Catholic university located in Sylvania, OH. It ranks #977 in the US on our favorite colleges list, and admission is not selective, accepting 89% of applicants. It is a very small institution with 785 full-time students in attendance. 35% of graduates get a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Other common picks include Social Work and Youth Services, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, and Liberal Arts and Humanities, but there are 23 majors to select from. Its art program is ranked 32nd in the state. Also, Lourdes comes in 3rd in Ohio for best college dorms. At the sticker price, in-state tuition is $21,356 a year, but for applicants based elsewhere, tuition is $23,604. Before you decide against applying due to cost constraints, be aware that all Lourdes undergraduates acquire at least some grant or scholarship funding. 33% of Lourdes University undergraduates complete their education with a degree to their name, hopeful and equipped to enter the job market. The average graduate goes on to make $32,600 two years after receiving their degrees. After an additional four years on the job, their average yearly salary climbs 12% to $36,500; however, that is still 9% lower than the national median. Applicants might like to be aware that most students scored between 6 and 8 on the ACT writing component. Additionally, it offers evening degree programs. Regarding expenses, be aware that the average amount of federal grant aid awarded is $5,419. Lourdes' professor rating on School Authority is 7.72 and for its party scene, Lourdes received an 8 out of 10. Apropos of student life, Lourdes offers meal plans for its undergrads. To conclude, 84% of graduates have jobs six years after graduating and six years after completing their studies, the lowest-earning quarter of graduates earn $22,600 or less.