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Texas Lutheran University

Texas Lutheran University

Seguin, TX · Town · 1,304 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Texas Lutheran University (TLU) is a private liberal arts institution in Seguin, Texas, recognized for its commitment to high social mobility, small class sizes, and accessible education. The university is best known for strong pre-professional and professional degree programs in nursing, business administration, kinesiology, and education, as well as an acclaimed music department. As a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, TLU features a diverse and close-knit campus culture centered around community service, vibrant NCAA Division III athletics, and active student organizations. What sets TLU apart is its exceptional commitment to affordability through generous merit scholarship guarantees and its ideal location offering a tight community feel just a short drive from San Antonio and Austin.


Wikipedia:Texas Lutheran University (TLU) is a private Evangelical Lutheran university in Seguin, Texas.

Location
Seguin, TX, 78155-5999 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
SAT · San Antonio
29 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$50,002
Avg net price
$24,654
Room & board
$12,350
Tuition
$36,230
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$20,512
$30–48k
$22,843
$48–75k
$24,243
$75–110k
$24,555
$110k+
$28,596
Admissions
Admit rate
96%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

Texas Lutheran University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
55%
4-yr on-time completion
30%
1st-yr retention
62%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
54%
Transferred
21%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
25%
Median earnings (6yr)
$48,125
Median earnings (10yr)
$53,863
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,500$27,250
Debt (90th percentile)
$35,500
Student Body
Men 47%Women 53%
11
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
35%
First-generation
36%
Median family income
$62,200
Independent students
9%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
36%
Hispanic
45%
Black
11%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$48,125
10 years after entry
$53,863
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing105
Business Administration, Management and Operations78
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness36
Psychology, General26
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas23
Biology, General17
Communication and Media Studies11
Mathematics11
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods10
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft10
Chemistry7
Sociology7
Computer Science6
Music6
Theological and Ministerial Studies5
Engineering Physics4
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Institutional
Endowment
$100M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
58%
Avg faculty salary
$7,741/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,741
Federal loan rate
62%

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