Texas Lutheran University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5334 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1485 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1405 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #69 of 119 | In Texas |
| #4961 of 5,782 | For Organic Chemistry |
Quick Review
- Religion
- American Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Undergraduates
- 1,290
- Graduates
- 71
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.tlu.edu
Texas Lutheran University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Texas Lutheran University has an acceptance rate of 95% and is among the 30% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 94% | 96% |
| Applicants | 1,554 | 851 | 703 |
| Admissions | 1,473 | 801 | 672 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 288 | 163 | 125 |
497 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
39 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
77 or 27%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1030
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Texas Lutheran University are 1030-1230 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
13 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Texas Lutheran University are 22-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 542 (40%) |
|---|---|
| White | 532 (39%) |
| Black or African American | 166 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 52 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 30 (2%) |
| Asian | 27 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 5 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Texas Lutheran University is $23,600 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $20,458 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,270 |
| $48-75K | $22,551 |
| $75-110K | $22,601 |
| $110K+ | $26,533 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,300 | $33,400 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,300 | $33,400 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,300 | $33,400 |
| Fee in-district | $620 | $620 |
| Fee in-state | $620 | $620 |
| Fee out-of-state | $620 | $620 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 972 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,480 |
| Room charge | $6,130 |
| Meal charge | $5,350 |
Texas Lutheran University majors
Texas Lutheran University has granted 372 bachelor's degrees across 26 programs and 41 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Texas Lutheran University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 105 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 78 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 36 | |
| Psychology, General | 26 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 17 | |
| Business Statistics | 16 | |
| Accounting | 14 | |
| Mathematics, General | 11 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 10 | |
| Chemistry, General | 7 | |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 7 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 7 | |
| Computer Science | 6 | |
| Music, General | 6 | |
| Sociology, General | 6 | |
| Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies | 5 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 4 | |
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 4 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| History, General | 3 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |
| History Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 372 | 41 |
Texas Lutheran University has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 49% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 46% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Texas Lutheran University has published 374 scientific papers with 4,514 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Environmental Science, Physics, Computer Science, Political Science, Engineering, Chemistry, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 6 | 29 |
| 1993 | 4 | 38 |
| 1994 | 3 | 24 |
| 1995 | 2 | 32 |
| 1996 | 5 | 45 |
| 1997 | 2 | 35 |
| 1998 | 7 | 30 |
| 1999 | 2 | 33 |
| 2000 | 2 | 29 |
| 2001 | 5 | 43 |
| 2002 | 10 | 63 |
| 2003 | 3 | 63 |
| 2004 | 4 | 87 |
| 2005 | 2 | 67 |
| 2006 | 3 | 81 |
| 2007 | 5 | 61 |
| 2008 | 4 | 83 |
| 2009 | 7 | 94 |
| 2010 | 4 | 98 |
| 2011 | 9 | 106 |
| 2012 | 4 | 108 |
| 2013 | 7 | 120 |
| 2014 | 7 | 118 |
| 2015 | 15 | 125 |
| 2016 | 14 | 180 |
| 2017 | 10 | 152 |
| 2018 | 13 | 207 |
| 2019 | 12 | 222 |
| 2020 | 9 | 251 |
| 2021 | 10 | 332 |
| 2022 | 41 | 278 |
| 2023 | 17 | 275 |
| 2024 | 13 | 275 |
Notable alumni
-
Verne Lundquist
- Occupations
- sports commentator
- Biography
-
Merton Laverne Lundquist Jr. is an American former sportscaster known for his long career with CBS Sports.
-
Samuel Frederick Biery Jr
- Occupations
- lawyerjudge
- Biography
-
Samuel Frederick Biery Jr. is a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.
General info
| Alternative names | TLU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1891 |
| Motto | Small Classes. Big Difference |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 313 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1000 W. Court St Seguin, Texas, 78155-5999 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 29,000 |
| Phone | 8303728000 |