School Overview
Texas Lutheran University, located in Seguin, Texas, is an undergraduate university that was founded in 1891 in Brenham, Texas. When it was founded, it was an academy for the First German Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Texas. In 1912 it moved to Seguin, Texas and later became Texas Lutheran in the 1930s.
Texas Lutheran University is a private, undergraduate, coeducational institution that is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. TLU offers nine pre-professional programs, thirty minors, and 28 different fields of study to approximately 1,400 students.
General Information
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Admission Office 1000 West Court Street Seguin, TX 78155-5999 (830) 372-8050 (800) 771-8521 Fax: (830) 372-8096 [email protected] Contact: Dale Gaubatz Director of Admissions |
Main Address 1000 West Court Street Seguin, TX 78155-5999 (830) 372-8000 |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,432 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 396 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,400 Setting |
Degrees offered: Bachelor’s |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: $25 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 73% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 72% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $20,180 | $21,100 | $21,910 | $22,890 | +4.47% |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $950 | $950 | $950 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $5,860 | $6,140 | $7,100 | $7,540 | +6.20% |
| Other | $1,900 | $2,260 | $2,260 | $2,260 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $28,740 | $30,450 | $32,220 | $33,640 | +4.41% |
| In-state Off Campus | $20,980 | $22,050 | $22,860 | $23,840 | +4.29% |
| In-state with Family | $20,980 | $22,050 | $22,860 | $23,840 | +4.29% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 360 | 91% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 360 | 91% | $4,939,472 | $13,721 |
| • Federal grants | 124 | 31% | $600,771 | $4,845 |
| • Pell grants | 124 | 31% | $454,792 | $3,668 |
| • Other federal grants | 114 | 29% | $145,979 | $1,281 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grantss | 220 | 56% | $768,213 | $3,492 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 360 | 91% | $3,570,488 | $9,918 |
| Student loan financial aid | 283 | 71% | $2,274,791 | $8,038 |
| • Federal student loans | 283 | 71% | $1,882,185 | $6,651 |
| • Other student loans | 38 | 10% | $392,606 | $10,332 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 246 | – | – | – | – |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 27 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology/biological Sciences, General | 27 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 54 | – | – | – | – |
| Accounting | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 43 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Management Information Systems, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer Science | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Information Science/studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| English/language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | – | – | – | – | – |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering Physics/applied Physics | – | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/letters | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | – | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Athletic Training/trainer | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| History, General | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics, General | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| International/global Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 37 | – | – | – | – |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 37 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry, General | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Physics, General | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology, General | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Pre-theology/pre-ministerial Studies | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Religious/sacred Music | – | – | – | – | – |
| Theology/theological Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Art/art Studies, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Fine/studio Arts, General | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Performance, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| Music, General | 5 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Elementary Education B Engineering Pre-engineering/applied science B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Spanish B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Economics B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Pre-Ministerial Studies B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
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Admissions Considerations Secondary school GPA: Required Secondary school rank: Required Secondary school record: Required Recommendations: Required Admission test scores (SAT/ACT): Required College-prep program completed: Recommended TOEFL: Required Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011 |
Test Scores: Fall 2011
SAT Critical Reading
SAT Math
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
ACT English
ACT Math
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Enrollment Statistics
Undergraduate Attendance Status
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Undergraduate Student Gender
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Undergraduate Student Age
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Undergraduate Student Residence
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Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Retention and Graduation Rates
Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
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Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students
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Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Texas Lutheran University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (830) 372-8000 |
| Website: | www.tlu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.tlu.edu/admissions/applying-to-tlu/ |
| Address: | 1000 W. Court St, Seguin, TX 78155-5999 |
| Setting: | Town: Fringe |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,476 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 52% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,476 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $30,860 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $30,860 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $21,644 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Texas Lutheran University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Texas Lutheran University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 | 2 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Education | 9 | ||||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 1 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 3 | ||||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | ||||
| Grand total | 42 | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Texas Lutheran University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $30,860 |
| Out-of-state | $30,860 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $30,860 |
| Out-of-state | $30,860 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 363 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 363 | 100% | $21,644 |
| Student loan aid | 246 | 68% | $7,482 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,320 | 94% | $21,370 |
| Federal student loans | 881 | 62% | $6,466 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Texas Lutheran University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Texas Lutheran University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 3,000 | 1,336 | 1,664 | Percent admitted | 100% | 56% | 56% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 14% | 17% | 11% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Texas Lutheran University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,476 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,445 |
| Graduate enrollment | 31 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Texas Lutheran University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee
- Baccalaureate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (BTEAC) - Baccalaureate programs
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