Texas Lutheran University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5062 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1421 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1341 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #69 of 119 | In Texas |
| #5036 of 5,807 | For Organic Chemistry |
Quick Review
- Religion
- American Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 1,319
- Graduates
- 104
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- 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 96% and is among the 28% 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 | 96% | 95% | 97% |
| Applicants | 2,306 | 1,088 | 1,210 |
| Admissions | 2,207 | 1,031 | 1,169 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 370 | 212 | 158 |
413 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
53 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
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 |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 627 (44%) |
|---|---|
| White | 516 (36%) |
| Black or African American | 160 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 59 (4%) |
| Asian | 26 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 21 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 6 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Texas Lutheran University is $25,119 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 | $20,512 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,843 |
| $48-75K | $24,243 |
| $75-110K | $24,555 |
| $110K+ | $28,596 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,600 | $35,600 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,600 | $35,600 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,600 | $35,600 |
| Fee in-district | $630 | $630 |
| Fee in-state | $630 | $630 |
| Fee out-of-state | $630 | $630 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 972 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,170 |
| Room charge | $6,730 |
| Meal charge | $6,440 |
Texas Lutheran University majors
Texas Lutheran University has granted 313 bachelor's degrees across 23 programs and 51 master's across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Texas Lutheran University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 101 | 23 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 50 | 3 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 41 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 17 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 13 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 12 | |
| Accounting | 11 | |
| Psychology, General | 11 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | |
| Business Statistics | 7 | |
| Mathematics, General | 7 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | |
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |
| Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies | 6 | |
| Computer Science | 5 | |
| Sociology, General | 5 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 4 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 4 | |
| Music, General | 4 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 3 | |
| History, General | 3 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | |
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 1 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 313 | 51 |
Texas Lutheran University has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 49% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 46% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Texas Lutheran University has published 380 scientific papers with 4,747 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Environmental Science, Physics, Political Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Chemistry, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 64 |
| 2003 | 3 | 63 |
| 2004 | 4 | 87 |
| 2005 | 2 | 67 |
| 2006 | 3 | 81 |
| 2007 | 5 | 61 |
| 2008 | 4 | 82 |
| 2009 | 7 | 94 |
| 2010 | 4 | 98 |
| 2011 | 9 | 106 |
| 2012 | 4 | 108 |
| 2013 | 7 | 120 |
| 2014 | 7 | 120 |
| 2015 | 15 | 126 |
| 2016 | 14 | 180 |
| 2017 | 10 | 152 |
| 2018 | 13 | 207 |
| 2019 | 12 | 221 |
| 2020 | 9 | 252 |
| 2021 | 11 | 332 |
| 2022 | 41 | 279 |
| 2023 | 17 | 275 |
| 2024 | 14 | 279 |
| 2025 | 6 | 289 |
Notable alumni
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Verne Lundquist
- Occupations
- sports commentator
- Biography
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Merton Laverne Lundquist Jr. is an American former sportscaster known for his long career with CBS Sports.
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Don Mischer
- Occupations
- television directordirectorfilm directorfilm producertelevision producer
- Biography
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Donald Leo Mischer was an American producer and director of television and live events and president of Don Mischer Productions.
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Samuel Frederick Biery Jr
- Occupations
- lawyerjudge
- Biography
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Samuel Frederick "Fred" Biery Jr. is an American lawyer and jurist serving as a United States district judge of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. He was appointed in 1994 by President Bill Clinton. He served as a Texas state court judge from 1979 to 1994.
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David Moe
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
David Edwin Moe is an American basketball coach, most recently serving as the head coach at Emporia State University from 2001 to 2011. Prior to coaching at Emporia State, Moe has been an assistant coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA), as well as the NCAA Division I.
General info
| Alternative names | TLU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1891 |
| Motto | Small Classes. Big Difference |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 321 |
| 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 |