Resources › For Students and Parents Lourdes University Admissions ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid & More Share Flipboard Email Print Sylvania, Ohio. Vicki Timman / Flickr For Students and Parents College Admissions College Admissions Process College Profiles College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove Allen Grove Facebook Twitter College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with over 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on October 15, 2017 Lourdes University Admissions Overview: Students interested in Lourdes University can apply using the Common Application--which can save them time and energy if they are applying to multiple schools that use that application. The application can be filled out and submitted online, or through the mail. Lourdes has an acceptance rates of 89%. Students will also have to submit high school transcripts and scores from the SAT or ACT. For more information, prospective students should visit the school's website or get in touch with an admissions officer. Admissions Data (2016): Lourdes University Acceptance Rate: 89% Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile SAT Critical Reading: 410 / 530 SAT Math: 450 / 570 SAT Writing: - / - What these SAT numbers mean ACT Composite: 18 / 24 ACT English: 17 / 24 ACT Math: 17 / 23 ACT Writing: - / - What these ACT numbers mean Lourdes University Description: Located in Sylvania, Ohio, Lourdes University is about 10 miles northwest of Toledo. Founded by an order of the Franciscan Sisters, Lourdes began as a Catholic Institution in 1943 , moving to a Junior College, and to an accredited university in 1969. Academically, Lourdes offers 33 majors, with fields in the social sciences and business being among the most popular. It also offers Master's degrees, including ones in Education, Business, Nursing, and Theology. Lourdes has a number of student activities available, and an active faith-centered community. On the athletic front, the Gray Wolves compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference. Popular sports--for men and women--include basketball, cross-country, golf, and lacrosse. Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 1,426 (1,125 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 36% Male / 64% Female75% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $20,620 Books: $1,320 (why so much?) Room and Board: $9,400 Other Expenses: $2,730 Total Cost: $34,070 Lourdes University Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 97%Loans: 74%Average Amount of AidGrants: $11,772Loans: $6,939 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Nursing, Business Administration, Accounting, Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Criminal Justice Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 72%Transfer-out Rate: 46%4-Year Graduation Rate: 12%6-Year Graduation Rate: 28% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Basketball, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Track and Field, Cross Country, Baseball, GolfWomen's Sports: Lacrosse, Softball, Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, Track and Field Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics Lourdes and the Common Application Lourdes University uses the Common Application. These articles can help guide you: Common Application essay tips and samples Short answer tips and samples Supplemental essay tips and samples If You Like Lourdes University, You May Also Like These Colleges: Ohio State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph University of Toledo: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph University of Akron: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Bowling Green State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Tiffin University: Profile Xavier University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Miami University of Ohio: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph University of Cincinnati: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Capital University: Profile Cleveland State University: Profile Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Grove, Allen. "Lourdes University Admissions." ThoughtCo, Aug. 25, 2020, thoughtco.com/lourdes-university-admissions-786875. Grove, Allen. (2020, August 25). Lourdes University Admissions. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/lourdes-university-admissions-786875 Grove, Allen. "Lourdes University Admissions." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/lourdes-university-admissions-786875 (accessed June 5, 2023). copy citation Featured Video