Lourdes University's published cost of attendance is $45,378. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $22,220, middle-income families pay around $23,192, and higher-income families pay approximately $21,394.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $45,378 |
| Tuition and Fees | $29,500 |
| Room and Board | $12,460 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,418 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$22,172 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $23,206 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,220 |
| $30–48k | $22,184 |
| $48–75k | $23,192 |
| $75–110k | $27,236 |
| $110k+ | $21,394 |
Lourdes University's published cost of attendance is $45,378. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $22,220, middle-income families pay around $23,192, and higher-income families pay approximately $21,394. Azimuth ranks Lourdes University #1057 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Lourdes University participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. The aid structure is need-based; families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packages. Merit scholarships may also be available depending on academic and other qualifications. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $31,810; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $55,959, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Lourdes University earn median 4-year earnings of $55,959, placing Lourdes University in the 30.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,820 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Lourdes University in the 37.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Lourdes University #1144 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Lourdes University's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 68 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $70,971, at 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 26 students earning $50,958, and the The Interdisciplinary Studies program graduates 16 students earning $45,057. Together, these programs anchor Lourdes University's economic profile, with Kinesiology and Digital Marketing rounding out the institution's primary degree pathways. The concentration in Health — a field with consistent employer demand and stable career progression — supports the institution's above-average earnings outcomes relative to comparable private nonprofit institutions.
