Our Lady of the Lake University


411 SW 24th Street
San Antonio, Texas 78207


Our Lady of the Lake University, founded in 1895, offers a diverse range of academic undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. More than 50 Bachelor degree programs are offered in areas ranging from womens to cinema studies. Our Lady of the Lake also offers more than 40 Graduate degree programs are offered such as a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and a Master of Science in Information Systems and Security.

Our Lady of the Lake University is located in San Antonio, Texas, and was the first San Antonio institution of higher education to receive regional accreditation. It is affiliated with the Catholic Church and was founded by the Sisters of the Congregation of Divine Providence.

Our Lady of the Lake has received numerous academic recognitions including ranking among the top Western master's universities by U.S. News & World Report in the "America's Best Colleges of 2008" as well as named a "Best Western College" by "The Princeton Review 2008."

Our Lady of the Lake offers numerous student clubs and organization on campus in a variety of areas for students to take advantage of. Some include the Lakeside Productions Crew, the Pre Law Society, the Psychology Club and more. Intercollegiate sports are also available at Lady of the Lake. They include soccer, volleyball, basketball, racquetball and many more. The men's soccer team and women's volleyball team compete in National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.

The city of San Antonio is also a beautiful city offering plenty of diversity, cultural and historical attractions. In addition to the scenic countryside, students can take advantage of attractions including the, Sea World, The Alamo, Riverwalk, museums and much more.

Quick Facts:

  • USA Today recognized Our Lady of the Lake University for student engagement efforts based on the University's higher-than-average scores in the National Survey of Student Engagement in 2007.

  • Ranked in the Top 100 Colleges for Hispanics by The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education magazine, the university offers diverse award winning programs.

  • The University established the first program in bilingual education for teachers in South Texas in 1965.

  • Our Lady of the Lake was the "first in the nation to offer a doctor of psychology (PsyD) degree program in counseling psychology accredited through the American Psychological Association" in 1990.

  • Our Lady of the Lake University offers a convenient on-line Master Technology Teacher Program and has the unique distinction of being the first to do so in Texas.

  • Our Lady of the Lake is recognized for its diverse academic offerings and adding to them is a unique program in bilingual education for teachers. This it the first program of its kind for teachers in South Texas.







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