TLU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 95.71%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $36,230
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at TLU:
- Total Enrollment: 1,423, including 53 online students
- 1,319 Undergraduate, 104 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 46.2% men, 53.8% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 54%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 62%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 43 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 1 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 7 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
TLU Overview
Texas Lutheran University (TLU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Seguin, TX. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The TLU's tuition & fees is $36,230 for the academic year 2024-2025. 91% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $21,473.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,423 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
TLU's acceptance rate is 95.71% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.76%.
Texas Lutheran University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Texas Lutheran University is $36,230. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $36,230.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $37,589 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $38,584.
| Undergraduate | $36,230 |
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| Graduate | $36,230 |
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| Undergraduate | $37,589 |
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| Graduate | $38,584 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Texas Lutheran University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at TLU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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