Texas Lutheran University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5305 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1489 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1409 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #69 of 119 | In Texas |
| #4716 of 5,673 | For Organic Chemistry |
Quick Review
- Religion
- American Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 1,329
- Graduates
- 40
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.tlu.edu
Texas Lutheran University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Texas Lutheran University has an acceptance rate of 92% and is among the 34% 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 | 92% | 90% | 93% |
| Applicants | 1,835 | 851 | 984 |
| Admissions | 1,685 | 770 | 915 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 344 | 195 | 149 |
370 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
8 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
96 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1030
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Texas Lutheran University are 1030-1220 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
18 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Texas Lutheran University are 20-27 (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 | 575 (42%) |
|---|---|
| White | 568 (42%) |
| Black or African American | 130 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 53 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 21 (2%) |
| Asian | 15 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Texas Lutheran University is $21,442 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 | $23,345 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,334 |
| $48-75K | $20,849 |
| $75-110K | $20,517 |
| $110K+ | $21,749 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,300 | $33,300 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,300 | $33,300 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,300 | $33,300 |
| 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 | $11,295 |
| Room charge | $5,615 |
| Meal charge | $5,680 |
Texas Lutheran University majors
Texas Lutheran University has granted 356 bachelor's degrees across 24 programs and 36 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 | 119 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 52 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 35 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 | |
| Business Statistics | 14 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | |
| Psychology, General | 13 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 12 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 12 | |
| Sociology, General | 11 | |
| Computer Science | 9 | |
| Accounting | 8 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 7 | |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 7 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 7 | |
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | |
| Mathematics, General | 6 | |
| Music, General | 6 | |
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 5 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 5 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | |
| History, General | 3 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 356 | 36 |
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% | 43% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Texas Lutheran University has published 297 scientific papers with 2,900 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Political Science, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 | 20 |
| 1992 | 6 | 21 |
| 1993 | 3 | 26 |
| 1994 | 2 | 20 |
| 1995 | 2 | 23 |
| 1996 | 4 | 14 |
| 1997 | 1 | 25 |
| 1998 | 7 | 20 |
| 1999 | 3 | 23 |
| 2000 | 2 | 20 |
| 2001 | 6 | 31 |
| 2002 | 10 | 43 |
| 2003 | 3 | 26 |
| 2004 | 4 | 43 |
| 2005 | 2 | 33 |
| 2006 | 3 | 49 |
| 2007 | 5 | 39 |
| 2008 | 4 | 49 |
| 2009 | 7 | 65 |
| 2010 | 3 | 68 |
| 2011 | 9 | 69 |
| 2012 | 5 | 72 |
| 2013 | 7 | 80 |
| 2014 | 6 | 92 |
| 2015 | 13 | 86 |
| 2016 | 12 | 113 |
| 2017 | 11 | 104 |
| 2018 | 9 | 158 |
| 2019 | 12 | 164 |
| 2020 | 10 | 189 |
| 2021 | 6 | 227 |
| 2022 | 13 | 215 |
| 2023 | 12 | 204 |
Notable alumni
-
Verne Lundquist
- Occupations
- sports commentator
- Biography
-
Merton Laverne Lundquist Jr. is an American sportscaster, known for his long career with CBS Sports.
-
Samuel Frederick Biery Jr
- Occupations
- judgelawyer
- Biography
-
Samuel Frederick Biery Jr. is a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.
-
David Moe
- Occupations
- basketball player
- 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 | 293 |
| 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 |