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Lourdes College is a private college founded by Sisters of St. Francis in 1958 located in Sylvania, Ohio, United States. The college offers baccalaureate degree courses in the fields arts and sciences, organizational leadership, and nursing. The college campus spans across 89 acres of woodlands.
Lourdes College is organized into the following schools:
Student Activities and Recreation department of Lourdes College offers several recreational activities to students throughout the year. These include, yoga and pilates classes, volleyball, self defense, flag football, cornhole, badminton, indoor soccer and ladder golf. The college also has a fitness center with state of the art equipments to help students stay in shape throughout the year.
The main campus of Lourdes College is in Sylvania, OH (a large suburb). The school is a Roman Catholic institution. Lourdes College is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
Lourdes College students most commonly major in a field related to business and management and nursing and emergency medicine.
The school does not accept everyone who applies.
In 2007-2008, Lourdes College had 2,021 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school. Females make the bulk of the student body at Lourdes College.
Many students are part-timers.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Lourdes College
6832 Convent Blvd
Sylvania, OH 43560-2898
General Phone: (419) 885-3211
http://www.lourdes.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 96 | organizational behavior, business management, accounting and finance, marketing studies, human resources, management science, business, international business, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 83 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 40 | interdisciplinary studies, history, sociology, English |
| Education and Teaching | 39 | education courses, early childhood education, secondary teaching, middle school teaching |
| Science | 33 | natural sciences, biology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy and Counseling | 12 | psychology |
| Family and Social Work | 12 | social work |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | religion |
| Medicine | 1 | gerontology, pre-med |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Fine Arts | 0 | art history and criticism |
| Medical Administration | 0 | health care administration |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | health and physical education |
Number of programs and degrees for Lourdes College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 247 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 50 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 33 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 11 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Lourdes College had a total enrollment of 2,021 students (1,304 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 21% |
| Women | 79% |
| Full-Time | 73% |
| Part-Time | 27% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 18 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Sylvania, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 393 | 328 | 83% | 154 | 47% |
| Men | 77 | 64 | 83% | 33 | 52% |
| Women | 316 | 264 | 84% | 121 | 46% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,784 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,784 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,008 |
Financial Aid:
Lourdes College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 306900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 48 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $74,511 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $68,776 | 5 | $71,978 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 0 | * | 7 | $66,749 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 11 | $53,230 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $46,871 | 21 | $50,712 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $41,767 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $47,358 | 43 | $53,135 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Science, General
Marketing, Other
Organizational Behavior Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sociology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Natural Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lourdes College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Has ROTC (army, air force)
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