Our Lady of the Lake University

Overview
Our Lady of the Lake University is a private, Catholic University in San, Antonio Texas. An extremely small school, it is also somewhat selective- admitting only 49% of its applicants. Only a very small percentage of students are out-of-state students, but the student body is still ethnically diverse, with approximately 60% of its undergraduate students identifying themselves as Hispanic. In terms of gender, the school is much less diverse, as 73% of its student body is female. The college offers both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Student Appeal
Located in the vibrant San Antonio area, Our Lady of the Lake University gives students the small community feeling of a private school within a large, bustling metropolitan setting. Because the school is affiliated with the Catholic Church, it tends to attract Catholic students and features a number of opportunities to get involved in community service. There are also plenty of religious student groups on campus. Furthermore, the school emphasizes the beauty of Mexican-American culture and many students are Spanish speakers.

School Facts & Figures

Accreditation: SACS
Size: Small (<2,000 undergraduate students)
Type: Private, not-for-profit
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Academic Affiliation: N/A

Career Services: Yes
Course Schedule: Semester
Credit Options: Transfer
Scholarships Offered: Yes
Loans Offered: Stafford, Pell, PLUS

Program Offered:

Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work
Students who are seeking the Master of Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University can choose from either the Advanced Standing Program or the Regular Standing Program. Students will be required to take Research Based courses that help them develop essential research skills, as well as a wide range of distinct courses like Violence Prevention and Intervention, Child Welfare, Sociology of Aging, Psychopathology, Human Behavior, and a course that will lead them to write a thesis in social work. Students will also be placed in field education positions that will help them earn some practical work experience.