Our Lady of the Lake University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. freshman retention is below 65%. financial aid brings net price below sticker; 57% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Our Lady of the Lake University is a private nonprofit institution located in San Antonio, Texas with approximately 1,066 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $16,442 per year. The graduation rate is 46%, and the typical graduate earns $42,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — the relatively affordable net price of $17,760/year and low median debt of $17,084 are genuine bright spots, but a 42% graduation rate and 58% freshman retention rate signal that many students struggle to finish, which is a real concern worth discussing. If you're drawn to a small, mission-driven Catholic campus in San Antonio with strong social work roots, this could be a meaningful fit — but come in with a clear plan and strong support system, because the odds of completing here are harder than at peer institutions. Worth considering if cost is a priority and you've identified specific programs like social services, but look carefully at what resources the school offers to help you cross the finish line.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,066 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Our Lady of the Lake University
411 SW 24th St.
San Antonio, TX 78207-4689
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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