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Overview
Lourdes University is a Franciscan Catholic university in Sylvania, Ohio, near Toledo, founded by the Sisters of St. Francis and still adjoining their motherhouse. It is best known for nursing and social work, reflecting the Franciscan tradition's emphasis on direct service.
Academics
Nursing and social work are the strongest programs, and Franciscan values — service to others and care for creation — run through general education and campus programming rather than being confined to religious studies courses.
Campus & student life
The small campus sits next to the founding sisters' motherhouse, giving it a quieter, more contemplative feel than a typical suburban college, set in the Toledo area.
Worth knowing
The Franciscan emphasis on service and simplicity is a lived part of campus culture, including service-learning expectations, not just a historical footnote to the school's founding.
Admissions
Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)
Applying
lourdes.edu ↗High school coursework
Recommended4 units of English · 3 units of mathematics · 3 units of social studies (including one in history) · 3 units of science · 2 units of foreign language
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