Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Texas Lutheran University is $34,920. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 2.86% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $24,607.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $35,918 , a 2.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
TLU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$33,950$13,830
2023-2024$34,920$15,530
Change % 2023-20242.86%12.29%
2024-2025$35,918$17,439

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $34,020. The graduate tuition has been risen by 0.29% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $13,501.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $34,120 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 0.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.
TLU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$33,920$13,830
2023-2024$34,020$15,530
Change % 2023-20240.29%12.29%
2024-2025$34,120$17,439

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at TLU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,131. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,148.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,100
2023-2024$1,131
2024-2025$1,163
Graduate2022-2023$1,145
2023-2024$1,148
2024-2025$1,151

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,530 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 12.29% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 48.66% compared to the previous year.
The TLU's 2024 on-campus COA is $51,450 and off-campus COA is $56,480.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At TLU
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$34,920
Room & Board$11,880$14,640
Personal Expenses$3,650$5,920
Books & Supplies$1,000
Cost of Attendance$51,450$56,480
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

TLU Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at TLU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at TLU is $147,526.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
TLU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$35,688$36,472$37,273$38,093$147,526
Class of 2029Fall 2025$36,472$37,273$38,093$38,930$150,768
Class of 2030Fall 2026$37,273$38,093$38,930$39,786$154,082
Class of 2031Fall 2027$38,093$38,930$39,786$40,660$157,468
Class of 2032Fall 2028$38,930$39,786$40,660$41,554$160,929

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $219,909.
TLU 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$52,820$54,230$55,682$57,177$219,909
Class of 2029Fall 2025$54,230$55,682$57,177$58,715$225,804
Class of 2030Fall 2026$55,682$57,177$58,715$60,300$231,874
Class of 2031Fall 2027$57,177$58,715$60,300$61,931$238,123
Class of 2032Fall 2028$58,715$60,300$61,931$63,611$244,558

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 88% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $123,237.
TLU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$28,652$30,062$31,514$33,009$123,237
Class of 2029Fall 2025$30,062$31,514$33,009$34,547$129,132
Class of 2030Fall 2026$31,514$33,009$34,547$36,132$135,202
Class of 2031Fall 2027$33,009$34,547$36,132$37,763$141,451
Class of 2032Fall 2028$34,547$36,132$37,763$39,443$147,886

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Texas Lutheran University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to TLU
In-StateOut-of-State
Texas Lutheran University$34,920
Baylor University$54,844
Texas Christian University$57,220
Southern Methodist University$64,460
Rice University$58,128
University of the Incarnate Word$35,660

College Cost Explorer

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Texas Lutheran University 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$34,920$1,000 $15,530
Graduate$34,020 $1,000$15,530
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