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Our Lady of the Lake University–San Antonio, also known as OLLU, is located in San Antonio, Texas, United States. It was founded in the year 1895 by The Sisters of the Congregation of Divine Providence and known as Our Lady of the Lake College. It became a university in 1975. The university has three degree-granting schools and one degree-granting college, which are:
The athletic teams of Our Lady of the Lake University–San Antonio are called the Saints. Students compete in sports such as soccer, volleyball, golf, basketball, softball, and racquetball.
The campus of Our Lady Of The Lake is in San Antonio, TX, which is a large city. Its Roman Catholic nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Our Lady Of The Lake is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
Our Lady Of The Lake is known for its programs in family and social work and therapy and counseling.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into Our Lady Of The Lake is challenging; it only admitted 49% of those who applied in 2007. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 500.
Our Lady Of The Lake has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007, the school had 2,608 students enrolled (1,829 full-time equivalent). Our Lady Of The Lake has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Our Lady Of The Lake are female.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Our Lady Of The Lake University San Antonio
411 SW 24th St
San Antonio, TX 78207-4689
General Phone: (210) 434-6711
http://www.ollusa.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 180 | business management, non-profit management, accounting, human resources, organizational behavior, marketing studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 127 | psychology, communication disorders, counseling psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 109 | early childhood education, education, curriculum and instruction, special ed, school counseling |
| Family And Social Work | 91 | social work, family and consumer science |
| Liberal Arts | 79 | liberal arts and sciences, English, political science and government, sociology, library science courses, social services, Spanish language, history |
| Science | 29 | biology, chemistry, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 18 | computer and info science, computer networking |
| Medical Administration | 15 | health care administration |
| Media | 12 | communication and journalism |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy, religion |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and safety |
Number of programs and degrees for Our Lady Of The Lake in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 338 | 30 |
| Master's degree | 330 | 18 |
| Doctor's degree | 10 | 2 |
In 2007, Our Lady Of The Lake had a total enrollment of 2,608 students (1,829 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 33% |
| Women | 67% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 58% |
| Graduate | 42% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 18% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 60% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 98% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
Our Lady Of The Lake offers campus housing for 636 of its 1,829 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of San Antonio, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,572 | 1,264 | 49% | 285 | 23% |
| Men | 690 | 347 | 50% | 95 | 27% |
| Women | 1,882 | 917 | 49% | 190 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 500 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
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 | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 85% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 43% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,116 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,116 |
| Room and board | $ 5,838 |
| Room charge | $ 3,538 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,250 |
Financial Aid:
Our Lady Of The Lake participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 359800)
Our Lady Of The Lake has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 13 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 26 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 23 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $70,487 | 23 | $65,082 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $63,963 | 16 | $55,973 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $54,917 | 20 | $49,823 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $44,324 | 3 | $37,800 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 50 | $64,389 | 62 | $56,489 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing, Other
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science, Other
Political Science and Government, Other
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Our Lady Of The Lake Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits 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 Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force)
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