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Texas Lutheran University

TLU

Seguin, Texas 78155-5999

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Texas Lutheran University is a private institution in Seguin with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1124, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,863 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,587.

Established
1891
Motto
Veritas Christi Liberat Homines
Mascot
Lucky the Bulldog
Type
Private university
Conference
American Southwest Conference since the 2017 fall season (2017–18 school year)
Division
Division III

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95%Acceptance
1124SAT Avg
1,260Students
10:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
$53,863Earnings 10yr
$22,587Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Texas Lutheran University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate94.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1124

Reading & Writing
520620
Math
510610

ACT Score Range

Composite
2228

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

94.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1124

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$34,920
Room & Board$11,880
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$47,548
Average Net Price$22,587
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,458
$30–48K$20,270
$48–75K$22,551
$75–110K$22,601
$110K+$26,533

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,587

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

34.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,315

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (36)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,260
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
38%

Race & Ethnicity

White 39%
Black 13%
Hispanic 41%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.2%
Freshman Retention67.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,125
8 Years$51,357
10 Years$53,863

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,200
Men
$57,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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