Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Baton Rouge, LA
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#2 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,191

Location Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Website franu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Our Lady of the Lake College, located in Louisiana's capital city of Baton Rouge, operates as a private Catholic institution specializing in healthcare education and nursing programs. The urban campus sits adjacent to Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, providing students with direct access to clinical training opportunities. Founded in 1923 by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, the college has evolved from a nursing school into a comprehensive health sciences institution offering programs in nursing, respiratory therapy, radiologic technology, and clinical laboratory sciences. The campus features modern healthcare simulation laboratories and classroom facilities, with student housing available in nearby residential areas. Our Lady of the Lake College maintains selective admission standards for its healthcare programs and emphasizes hands-on clinical experience through its partnership with the adjacent medical center.

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Ratings

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

3 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

2 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Acceptance Rate

98.7%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 29.6%
Application Fee $35

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$18,310

Costs for Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$18,310
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$1,532
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living		$19,467
Budget for Other Expenses		$6,168
Total One Year Cost		$46,677

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$47,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

33% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University are Health Professions, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and General Studies. 98% of students major in Health Professions, 1% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 0% in General Studies.

Health Professions 98%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 1%
General Studies 0%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 0%
Biology 0%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=160074.

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Last updated: August 2026