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Lourdes University Baseball

NAIA baseball program in Sylvania, OH. Member of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference.

Lourdes University is a NAIA baseball program in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference located in Sylvania, OH. Head coach Josh Bradford has led the program for 3-7 years. 50% of players stay all four years. After college, 11% of alumni enter medical and health — top employers include Try Hours Expedite & Logistics, Ally, University Hospitals. Lourdes University has a 74% acceptance rate and 3.3 average GPA and costs approximately $7,334 per year after financial aid.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Lourdes University Baseball?

50% of freshmen who join Lourdes University baseball stay on the roster for all four years — above the NAIA average of 29%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 27%. On average, players spend 2.5 seasons on the Lourdes University roster.

Tracking freshman classes from 2016-2017 through their full four-year eligibility window.

50%
Stay 4 years
27%
Leave after year 1
2.5
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do Lourdes University Baseball Players Do After College?

11% of Lourdes University baseball alumni go into medical and health, the most common career path among the 15 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include tech sales (9%), operations (6%), consulting (6%). Top employers include Try Hours Expedite & Logistics, Ally, University Hospitals, Mercy Health, Buckeye Fitness Club.

Career Category Breakdown

medical and health11%
tech sales9%
operations6%
consulting6%
professional baseball6%

Based on LinkedIn data for 15 tracked alumni, 2017-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches Lourdes University Baseball?

Josh Bradford is the head baseball coach at Lourdes University and has been with the program for 3-7 years. Lourdes University competes in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference as a NAIA program in Sylvania, OH.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at Lourdes University?

Lourdes University has a 74% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.26 for admitted students, with a 44% graduation rate — below the NAIA average of 45%. 64% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.

Total undergraduate enrollment at Lourdes University is 668 students.

74%
Acceptance rate
3.26
Average GPA
20
Average ACT
44%
Graduation rate
64%
Freshman retention

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Lourdes University?

Attending Lourdes University costs approximately $28,930 per year, with the average student receiving $21,596 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $7,334 per year. 27% of students at Lourdes University receive financial aid.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$29kAid: $22kNet: $7k
Aid covers 75%27% receive aid

Program History & Division

What Division Is Lourdes University Baseball?

Lourdes University is a NAIA baseball program competing in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference, located in Sylvania, OH.

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