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Our Lady of the Lake University

Our Lady of the Lake University

San Antonio, TX · City · 1,066 students
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$16,442
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
44%
Graduation rate
58% typical
$48,675
Earnings 10 years on
$55,545 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Founded by the Sisters of the Congregation of Divine Providence, Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) is a private Catholic institution in San Antonio renowned for its strong professional programs in social work, communication sciences and disorders, psychology, and education. The university is particularly distinguished by its historic Worden School of Social Service—the first of its kind in Texas—and its specialized bilingual certifications tailored to serving diverse populations. Campus life is close-knit, deeply values-driven, and centered on social justice, offering a supportive environment where a predominantly first-generation student body engages in robust community service against the backdrop of picturesque Gothic Revival architecture on San Antonio’s West Side.

Wikipedia:Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU), known locally as the Lake, is a private Catholic university in San Antonio, Texas, United States. It was founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Divine Providence, a religious institute originating in Lorraine, France, during the 18th century. The Texas chapter of the institute still sponsors the university. Our Lady of the Lake University was the first San Antonio institution of higher education to receive regional accreditation and its Worden School of Social Service is the oldest Social Work school in Texas.

Location
San Antonio, TX, 78207-4689 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
SAT · San Antonio
9 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$32,106
Housing & food (on campus)$11,088
Books & supplies$0
Cost of attendance$42,586
Average net price$16,442
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$32,106
Housing & food (on campus)$11,088
Books & supplies$0
Cost of attendance$42,586
Average net price$16,442
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.ollusa.edu
How it’s made up
Tuition$32,356
Fees$1,086
Housing$7,344
Books & supplies$1,800
Total of the above$42,586
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$16,236
$30–48k
$18,595
$48–75k
$17,225
$75–110k
$17,118
$110k+
$19,100
Grants from the school
99% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $18,947
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
44%
Within 4 yrs
34%
Back for yr 2
63%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 42.2% · others: 52.4% 
8 yrs after starting
37% graduated · 45% transferred · 18% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$41,195
10 yrs after entry$48,675
Debt
Median at graduation$24,999
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$27.5k
90th percentile$38,250
Admissions
Getting in
ACT midpoint
19

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Student Body
Gender
Men 33%Women 67%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
57%
First-gen
48%
Family income
$28,529
Independent
30%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
11%
Where first-years come from
In state (TX)
95.1%
Out of state
3.0%
International
1.9%

Most out-of-state first-years from: AZ 1 · AR 1 · CA 1 · CO 1 · IL 1

Race & ethnicity
White
8%
Hispanic
74%
Black
8%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
7%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's · Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$41,195
After 10 yrs
$48,675
Social Work55
Psychology, General38
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness23
Criminal Justice and Corrections20
Biology, General18
Business Administration, Management and Operations17
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods13
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services10
English Language and Literature, General9
Finance and Financial Management Services9
Marketing8
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management7
Sociology7
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas5
History5
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication4
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$51M
Full-time faculty
50%
Faculty salary
$7,790/mo
Teaching spend
$13,476
per student
Federal loans
59%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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