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Lourdes University acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

Lourdes University, a private college in Ohio, reports a 74% acceptance rate and sits in the moderately selective band. In practice that means it admits more applicants than it rejects, so a strong application is judged against an applicant pool that is already self-selected.

Your odds at Lourdes University
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what Lourdes University weighs, where it ranks among Ohio schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1120, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
74%
Moderately selective
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1120
of admitted students
Type
Private
Sylvania, OH
Average net price
$23,206
per year after aid

What do students study at Lourdes University?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Health Professions and Related Programs · 39 (28.5%)Business, Management and Marketing · 24 (17.5%)Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies · 17 (12.4%)Biological and Biomedical Sciences · 14 (10.2%)Multi and Interdisciplinary Studies · 11 (8%)Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting · 11 (8%)

Will I get into Lourdes University?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Lourdes University, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Lourdes University?

Your odds at Lourdes University are not the same as its 74% acceptance rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Lourdes University in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Lourdes University hard to get into?

Lourdes University is moderately selective: it admits more applicants than it rejects, with about a 74% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Lourdes University?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Lourdes University, but admitted students often present roughly a 3.2 to 3.7 GPA. Lourdes University reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Lourdes University?

Lourdes University does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1120. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Lourdes University.

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Your chances at Lourdes University by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at Lourdes University for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at Lourdes University with a 3.1 GPA and a 1060 SAT?

About 91% (Safety), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.1 unweighted GPA and a 1060 SAT, the middle of Lourdes University's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.4 GPA with a 1120 SAT comes out near 98%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at Lourdes University by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 99025th pctSAT 1060middleSAT 112075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.537%Target50%Likely62%Likely37%Target
2.866%Likely77%Safety85%Safety73%Safety
3.186%Safety91%Safety95%Safety92%Safety
3.495%Safety97%Safety98%Safety98%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/lourdes-university.

How to get into Lourdes University

Built from Lourdes University's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

There is no formula that guarantees a spot at Lourdes University, but the applicants who get in tend to do the same four things. Here is what the numbers say each one looks like.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at Lourdes University carries about a 3.19 core GPA and a 1070 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Build the file around what Lourdes University weighs

Lourdes University rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 3
Apply in the round that helps

An early application signals interest and gets your file read before the pool fills. Most early deadlines fall on November 1 and Regular Decision on January 1 to 15; confirm Lourdes University's exact dates at www.lourdes.edu.

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How many students apply to Lourdes University, and how many get in?

Lourdes University admitted 744 of the 1,004 students who applied for fall 2023, which works out to 74.1%. 129 enrolled. Only about 17% of admitted students enrolled, so the school admits several students for every seat it expects to fill, which is why its acceptance rate reads higher than its selectivity feels. Lourdes University enrolls about 543 undergraduates in total, 53% of them women, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Applied
1,004
fall 2023
Admitted
744
74.1% of applicants
Enrolled
129
17% yield
Undergraduates
543
Sylvania, large suburb

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 admissions and enrollment.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for Lourdes University?

Lourdes University reports that it neither requires nor recommends test scores, so admission turns on your transcript, rigor, and the rest of the file.

Test scores
Neither required nor recommended
admissions policy

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10.

What Lourdes University looks for

What Lourdes University weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

The factors that carry the most weight at Lourdes University are rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Lourdes University's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Interview
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Lourdes University

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Lourdes University
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100In the competitive admitted range
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How much does Lourdes University cost after financial aid?

Lourdes University's published cost of attendance, before any aid, is roughly $45,378 per year. Tuition and fees alone are $29,500. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,206 a year, and it ranges from $22,220 for families earning under $30,000 to $21,394 for families earning over $110,000. 30% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$45,378
per year, before aid
Average net price
$23,206
after grants and scholarships
Pell recipients
30%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$22,220
$30k to $48k$22,184
$48k to $75k$23,192
$75k to $110k$27,236
Over $110k$21,394

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do Lourdes University graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Lourdes University student who received federal aid earns $48,150 a year, up from $40,158 at six years. 32% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 87% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $27,000; 81% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$48,150
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
32%
within six years
Retention
87%
return for year two
Median debt
$27,000
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How Lourdes University compares in Ohio

Lourdes University ranks #21 most selective of 45 schools in Ohio in our database.

Among the 45 Ohio schools we track, Lourdes University ranks #21 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like Denison University (17%) and Kenyon College (31%) sit nearby, which makes Ohio a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

Denison University
17%acceptance · OH
Kenyon College
31%acceptance · OH
Oberlin College
34%acceptance · OH
Case Western Reserve University
37%acceptance · OH
Wilberforce University
41%acceptance · OH
Defiance College
48%acceptance · OH
Ohio Wesleyan University
56%acceptance · OH
Franciscan University of Steubenville
58%acceptance · OH
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Similar to Lourdes University

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

Applicants targeting Lourdes University often weigh Alfred University, Biola University, and Chestnut Hill College, which sit at a similar level. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Alfred University
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Biola University
74%acceptance · CA
Chestnut Hill College
74%acceptance · PA
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Emmanuel University (GA)
74%acceptance · GA
Gannon University
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Frequently asked questions

What is Lourdes University's acceptance rate?

Lourdes University admitted 744 of 1,004 applicants for the fall 2023 entering class, an acceptance rate of 74.1% (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). 17% of admitted students enrolled.

Is Lourdes University test-optional?

Lourdes University reports that it neither requires nor recommends test scores.

How much does Lourdes University cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Lourdes University, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $23,206 a year against a sticker price of about $45,378. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $22,220 on average.

What do Lourdes University graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering Lourdes University are $48,150 a year among students who received federal aid, and 32% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does Lourdes University value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Lourdes University weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Lourdes University consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Lourdes University's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Lourdes University?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Lourdes University specifically.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.