ABOUT OLLU
We are a school that helps students develop their full potential in an environment that’s diverse, encouraging and stimulating.
Our Lady of the Lake University is a small, Catholic, private university with a deep connection to the history and community of San Antonio. Founded in 1895 by the Congregation of Divine Providence, we have developed a reputation for our personal teaching style and expertise in Mexican American culture.
We are also famous for our beautiful, lakeside campus, which mixes historic buildings with a contemporary library, residence halls and technology infrastructure.
For enrollment statistics view the University Fact Book.
Here are some of OLLU's achievements:
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OLLU was ranked in Tier 1 of Western master's universities by U.S. News and World Report ("America's Best Colleges 2010").
- OLLU established a PhD program in Leadership Studies in Rio Grande Valley (2008).
- The University received a $2.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to completely renovate all science laboratories and mathematics classrooms (2009).
- The University was ranked as the San Antonio university with lowest student debt amount (2009).
- OLLU is one of 25 universities in the U.S. recognized for promoting Latino success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by University of Southern California Center for Urban Education (2010).
- OLLU has the highest percentage Hispanic undergraduate (70%) and graduate (54%) enrollment of all U.S. Catholic colleges and universities.
- OLLU has the highest total percentage (63%) of Hispanic students of any private master’s university in the nation; second highest nationally among all public and private master’s universities.
- All undergraduate students have the opportunity to earn Biliterate Certification as a minor, demonstrating mastery of Spanish.
- OLLU has the highest percentage (78%) of classes with less than 20 undergraduate students in San Antonio.
- All undergraduate students are required to complete service learning tied to an academic major and mentored by faculty.
- More than half of all OLLU undergraduates complete an internship or practicum.
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