About Lourdes

Located in Sylvania, Ohio, Lourdes offers a variety of strong, values-centered academic programs, convenient class times and a diverse campus community that focuses on our students’ education and career success.

Named a “Best in the Midwest” college by the Princeton Review for eight consecutive years, Lourdes is also a veteran and transfer-friendly institution offering a wide variety of scholarships to all students. Additionally, we were named one of “Top 10 Places to Work For” in 2009!

We pride ourselves on our Catholic & Franciscan values

Our students, alumni, faculty and staff proudly exhibit the 4 core values:

• Community
• Learning
• Reverence (respect for all)
• Service

Our integrity shines in our Guiding Principles

• Nurturing a diverse community
• Supporting students to fulfill their potential
• Providing a faith-based, student-centered education
• Preparing graduates for meaningful careers and lifelong learning
• Fostering integrity, ethical understanding, social responsibility and a commitment to community service

Our bio

Year Founded: 1958
Founders and Sponsors: Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania
Mascot: Gray Wolves
Colors: Terra Cotta and Black
Students: 2,655 students from the U.S., Canada, France, Haiti and Jamaica
Student to faculty ratio: 14 to 1
Campus: 113 acres in suburban Sylvania
Architecture: California mission-style

Accreditations and Approvals

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Council on Social Work Education The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Intercollegiate Assembly for Collegiate Business Education

International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education Ohio Board of Regents Ohio Board of Nursing Ohio State Department of Education Teacher Education Accreditation Council