Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Baton Rouge, LA

$13,409

Avg tuition

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About Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,034, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 47%. The university offers 9 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 38%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $13,409.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

47% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

80% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

38% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

1k

Students enrolled

90%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

71%

Black

17%

Hispanic

6%

Asian

4%

Unknown

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Two or more races

Information not available

Non-U.S. Citizen

Information not available

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

80%

Socio-economic diversity

31% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

2

Total Online Enrollment

1,226

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

89% On-campus

11% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 11% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 25% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $13,409 $13,409
Graduate $27,864 $27,864

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,200
On-campus room and board Currently unavailable
On-campus other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $15,723
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $5,160
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $5,160

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $14,609 $14,609
Off-campus without family $35,492 $35,492
Off-campus with family $19,769 $19,769

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

32%

State Grant Aid

85%

Institution Grant Aid

53%

Pell Grant

31%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,779
State Grant Aid $5,756
Institution Grant Aid $5,898
Pell Grant Aid $3,862

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debt after graduation

$46k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

4

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.