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Texas Lutheran University
Texas Lutheran University

Texas Lutheran University

Seguin, TX, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Texas Lutheran University is a private institution situated in Seguin, TX, offering professional studies as well as the liberal arts and sciences. It is home to a biology field station and the 400-seat Chapel of the Abiding Presence which is used as the site of many alumni and student weddings. Music is a large part of TLU life and students have opportunities to join several choirs, pep bands, vespers, concert bands, ensemble groups, and more.

Acceptance Rate:
92%
Average Net Price:
$19,223
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.9
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1081

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$19,223
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$34,920
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$34,920
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$11,880
Books and Supplies
$1000
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$15,649
$30k - $48k
$16,648
$48k - $75k
$18,391
$75k - $110k
$19,863
$110k+
$22,974
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
76%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
35%
Average Aid Per Year
$23,729
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
35%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,647
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$20,540

 

Students receiving state aid
32%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3342
Students receiving federal aid
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,647
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$21,837
$30k - $48k
$25,848
$48k - $75k
$24,333
$75k - $110k
$24,665
$110k+
$23,433
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$41,864,228
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$10,539,171

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
68%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,522
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
Students receiving federal loans
68%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,570
Average Other Loans Per Year
$14,042

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • American Evangelical Lutheran Church
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
92%
Acceptance Rate
1835
Students Applied
49%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
51
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 15
Fall Regular DecisionFebruary 1
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
State-Specific Application
State-Specific Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
97%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
5%
Submitting ACT
28%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1081
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
510
75th
590
Reading
25th
520
75th
630
3.9
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
44%
3.50 - 3.74
14%
3.25 - 3.49
11%
3.00 - 3.24
13%
2.50 - 2.99
15%
2.00 - 2.49
3%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
15
Top 25%
35
Top 50%
68

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 830-372-8050
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,369
Total Number of Undergrads
1,329
0
100
37%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
55%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
53%
20-39 Students
45%
40-99 Students
1%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
43

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
48%
52%
Residency
In-State Students
97%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
23
Countries Represented
8
Ethnicity
African American
10%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
42%
White
41%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
36%
Student Organizations
71
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
55%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
39%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Bulldog
School Colors
black and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
American Southwest Conference
Total Male Athletes
301
Total Female Athletes
126
Intramural Sports
12
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Texas Lutheran University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$51,100
Top 5 Cities
San Antonio
Houston
Austin
Dallas
South Saint Paul
Top 5 Employers
Texas Lutheran University
USAA
United States Air Force
H-E-B
PwC
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
I sure am! I was accepted to TLU in December of 2008 and started attending August of 2008 and have been there since. Providing small classes that consist of around 20 to 25 students really does make a difference. At TLU you matter unlike other institutions where your just another kid in the class. All the teachers know your name and always are encouraging you to ask questions and very helpful when you are unsure about things. TLU offers free tutoring Sunday-Thursday for all math courses, physics, etc. They even have a writing tutor! The higher level classes have an SI which has already taken the class and offers study sessions for homeworks and upcoing tests. From a personal experience, a few classmates as well as I had trouble in our economics class which didn't not have a tutor or an SI, so the teacher himself set a once a week study session with the 4 of us! It truly made a difference! Overall TLU has taught me so much. I still have much to learn and I wouldn't choose any other insitution to be at while I progress in my learning experience!
Cassandra from Pleasanton, TX
The liberal arts dimension here has not only taught me a lot of useful information for my career in psychology, but also has been an affirmation of my beliefs. I am learning about myself and what I stand for and am passionate about in my life. TLU not only provides a great, well rounded education, it provided unique opportunities for each student's individual growth. One aspect of my education here that I love is the small classes. Each professor genuinely cares about the performance and well being of each individual student, and will even go out of their way to help you. I love going to my professors outside of class and engaging them in conversation about various topics in their discipline. Part of what makes TLU so special is the professors' passion for their discipline and their students. I have never encountered professors who genuinely care about their students the way they do here.
Emily from San Antonio, TX
I entered TLU with 15 hours and was put into a senior level economics class. I have learned a lot through all of my class but even more importantly at TLU you will learn to work with your classmates and professors. If you do not understand something the professors at TLU are always around to help. I have learned a lot about myself through the freshman experience class and theology class that everyone is required to take. TLU will teach you what you need to go to move onto a graduate school but also it will teach you how to look at life in new ways.
April from Cibolo, TX
Texas Lutheran University provides one on one education between students and teachers. The professors are amazing and are available pretty much anytime you need them! I personally learn better with small classes that TLU offers and I am motivated when I don't feel that I am just another number. Everyone is somebody at TLU!
Kaitlin from San Antonio, TX
The classes are small and there's a lot of one-on-one with the professors.
Lucas from George West, TX
this school is hard and will challenge you, but i can promise you that you will know much more than public schools students. the classes are small and the largest class i had a maximum of 30 students and as low of only 5 people in my smallest class. you will get the help you need and get to know your professor on a personal level which is unheard of and extremely rare at the college level.
david - san antonio, tx
We have a be very close knit community. You'll have some great relationships by the time you've graduated from here. Academics are tough, but will surely have you prepared by the time you're done.
I have not liked one professor that i have had here. Each professor has a different style of teaching. No professor will teach the same and they are very involved in your academic life. The class sizes (which are very small) really do help!
Brittanie from San Antonio, TX
The campus is a cozy size and easy to traverse. The classes are small and personal, with excellent feedback. The instructors and faculty alike are friendly and incredibly helpful.
Zachary from Seguin, TX
This university has rigorous programs. There are plenty of opportunities for internships in the USA and abroad. Administrative offices and academic personnel are easily accessible with a quick response time.
Maegan from Edinburg, TX