Our Lady of the Lake University is located in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School Overview

Long history: The school was founded by the Holy Spirit Handmaids of the Catholic Church in 1895. It has an educational tradition of more than a hundred years and has a profound historical influence in the field of education in Texas and even the United States.

Religious background: As a Catholic private university, the school adheres to the values ​​and educational philosophy of Catholicism, focuses on cultivating students' moral qualities, social responsibility and spiritual beliefs, and provides students with a faith-based learning and growth environment.

Campus environment: The main campus is located in San Antonio, only three miles from the city center. The campus is built by the lake and has beautiful scenery, providing students with a quiet and comfortable learning and living atmosphere. In addition, the school has branch campuses in Houston and the Rio Grande Valley to meet the learning needs of students in different regions.

Academic strength

Rich professional settings: covering undergraduate and graduate majors in multiple fields. Undergraduate majors include literature, science, business administration, nursing, etc.; graduate majors include literary writing and social justice, computer information systems and security, institutional leadership, business administration, sociology, education and many other disciplines, providing students with a wide range of choices.

Unique teaching model: emphasizing practical teaching and teacher-student interaction. Professors not only have profound academic attainments, but also focus on personalized guidance and career planning guidance for students, helping students to combine theoretical knowledge with practical applications, and improve students' comprehensive quality and employment competitiveness.

Academic ranking: ranked 394th in the 2024 USNEWS American University Rankings.

Student Life

Diverse student organizations: There are more than 50 student organizations and clubs covering academic, cultural, artistic, sports, public welfare and other aspects, such as student unions, academic clubs, art clubs, volunteer organizations, etc. Students can join corresponding clubs according to their interests and hobbies, make like-minded friends, enrich their extracurricular life, and improve their comprehensive quality and social responsibility.

Rich sports activities: The school's sports team is called the "Saints" and participates in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NAIA) competition. It provides students with opportunities to participate in sports competitions in 13 projects such as volleyball, baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, football, softball, tennis, and track and field, and cultivates students' team spirit and competitive awareness.

Campus cultural activities: Various cultural activities are often held, such as concerts, drama performances, art exhibitions, cultural lectures, festival celebrations, etc., providing students with opportunities to appreciate and participate in cultural and artistic activities, creating a strong campus cultural atmosphere, and promoting the all-round development of students.

Admission requirements and tuition fees

Admission requirements: Undergraduate applications generally require a high school diploma or equivalent, and must submit standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, personal statements and other materials; graduate applications require a bachelor's degree and submit corresponding application materials according to different professional requirements, such as GRE or GMAT scores.

Tuition: Taking the master's degree as an example, the tuition for majors such as Literary Writing and Social Justice, Computer Information Systems and Security is about US$25,300 per year.