Our Lady of the Lake University Online

Highlights

Students may choose from online master’s and doctoral programs.
The school is affiliated with the Catholic Church.
All learners pay the same tuition rates.

Overview

Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Divine Providence, OLLU hosts over 3,000 students pursuing bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees across three campuses and online. Expert faculty teach courses, and the community embodies its Catholic heritage through a commitment to students' personal, professional, and academic growth. The school offers flexible coursework in evening and weekend formats to accommodate working adults; however, only graduate programs are available in fully online formats.

OLLU’s Accreditation, Tuition, & Admissions Info

Accreditation and Approvals

OLLU is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Tuition

Online Graduate Tuition: $907 per credit hour
Application Fee: $40
Military Discount: 10%

Admissions

Online graduate applicants must provide proof of an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited university. Students should have a GPA of 2.5-3.0 or above; however, exact requirements vary by degree.

Each graduate program may hold applicants to additional standards. Some candidates must provide MAT, GMAT, or GRE scores, while others require resumes or specific types of undergraduate degrees to qualify.

Other Statistics

Construction on the original OLLU campus commenced in 1895.
OLLU's school of social work is the oldest of its kind in Texas.
Almost 90% of students receive some form of financial aid.

School Profile

Accreditation: Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Full-Time Freshman Retention Rate: 60%
Required Standardized Tests: GRE, GMAT, or MAT for specific applicants
Public/Private: Private, nonprofit
Acceptance Rate: 68.1%
Graduation Rate: 37.9%
Athletics: NAIA, Red River Athletic Conference
Mascot: Saints
Colors: White and blue
Address: 411 SW 24th St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone Number: (210) 434-6711
Social Media: Facebook; Twitter; Instagram

Online Degrees Offered

Distance education at OLLU is only available for graduate programs.

The university provides five master’s degrees and one doctorate online.
Master's degree options include an MBA, information systems, school counseling, nonprofit management, and social work. Learners in the online MBA program can also choose between two concentrations: management and healthcare management.
The school offers an online doctorate in social work.