Lourdes University Acceptance Rate
Sylvania, Ohio · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,004
- Admitted
- 744
- Yield
- 17.3%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Lourdes University's acceptance rate has risen from 64.6% in 2014–15 to 74.1% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,024 to 1,004 (-2%) over that period.
Its 74.1% rate makes Lourdes University more selective than about 54% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 54%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (77.2% for women vs 69.8% for men, a 7.4-point gap). Lourdes University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 17.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,024 | 661 | 64.6% | 161 |
| 2015–16 | 692 | 479 | 69.2% | 151 |
| 2016–17 | 919 | 821 | 89.3% | 213 |
| 2017–18 | 991 | 958 | 96.7% | 213 |
| 2018–19 | 949 | 849 | 89.5% | 193 |
| 2019–20 | 1,220 | 844 | 69.2% | 208 |
| 2020–21 | 992 | 772 | 77.8% | 182 |
| 2021–22 | 1,147 | 863 | 75.2% | 177 |
| 2022–23 | 1,082 | 654 | 60.4% | 172 |
| 2023–24 | 1,004 | 744 | 74.1% | 129 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 580 | 448 | 77.2% |
| Men | 421 | 294 | 69.8% |
| Unknown | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Lourdes University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Lourdes University's acceptance rate?
Lourdes University's acceptance rate is 74.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (744 admitted of 1,004 applicants).
Is Lourdes University test optional?
Lourdes University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Lourdes University?
Lourdes University received 1,004 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 744.
Is Lourdes University getting harder to get into?
Lourdes University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 64.6% in 2014–15 to 74.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.lourdes.edu/.