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Our Lady of the Lake University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 601
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 66%
Students retention rate 56%
On-time graduation rate 35%

Located in San Antonio, Texas, OLLU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Our Lady of the Lake University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, OLLU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at OLLU is reported to be 35%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at OLLU is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at OLLU do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

65.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$29,926

Cost of attendance at Our Lady of the Lake University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$29,926

Cost of attendance at Our Lady of the Lake University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Our Lady of the Lake University received on average $21,561 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,561
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 190 64% $4,878 $926,765
Other Federal Grant 241 82% $4,623 $1,114,230
State Grant/Scholarships 227 77% $3,710 $842,117
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 295 100% $14,929 $4,404,009
Total Grant & Scholarships 295 100% $21,561 $6,360,356

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Our Lady of the Lake University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Our Lady of the Lake University students is 35.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 36.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.7%.

35.0%

  • African American 23.3% 7 students
  • white 21.9% 7 students
  • hispanic 39.0% 92 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Red River Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Red River Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Red River Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Our Lady of the Lake University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Our Lady of the Lake University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)