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Texas Lutheran University

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Seguin, Texas 78155-5999

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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
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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate94.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1124

Reading & Writing
520620
Math
510610

ACT Score Range

Composite
2228

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

34.0%

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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (36)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

67%

Below Average

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
10 Years$53,863

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

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History & Fun Facts

  • History The university traces its roots back to 1891 with the foundation of an academy, named Evangelical Lutheran College, by the first German Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Texas, in Brenham.
  • Its first president was the Reverend Gottlieb Langner.
  • That school accumulated crushing financial problems, but in 1912, it was rescued by an offer of 15 acres and $20,000 from local businessmen to relocate the academy to Seguin.
  • The academy reached junior college status in 1928 with accreditation from the Texas Department of Education.
  • The combined school was renamed Texas Lutheran College in 1930.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

92Average

Estimated from TX state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

San Antoniopop. 1.5M
32 mi(55 min)
Austinpop. 960K
50 mi(87 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
157 mi(272 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SAT San Antonio29 mi
AUS Austin47 mi
IAH Houston Intercontinental161 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1735 mi · ~50h 7m drive
New York, NY1551 mi · ~44h 48m drive
Hartford, CT1642 mi · ~47h 26m drive
Providence, RI1704 mi · ~49h 14m drive
Albany, NY1617 mi · ~46h 43m drive
Syracuse, NY1523 mi · ~44h drive
Rochester, NY1465 mi · ~42h 19m drive
Buffalo, NY1401 mi · ~40h 28m drive
Philadelphia, PA1474 mi · ~42h 35m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1261 mi · ~36h 26m drive
Harrisburg, PA1400 mi · ~40h 27m drive
Newark, NJ1543 mi · ~44h 35m drive
Washington, DC1354 mi · ~39h 7m drive
Baltimore, MD1386 mi · ~40h 2m drive
Atlanta, GA849 mi · ~24h 32m drive
Charlotte, NC1072 mi · ~30h 58m drive
Raleigh, NC1201 mi · ~34h 42m drive
Miami, FL1119 mi · ~32h 20m drive
Orlando, FL1005 mi · ~29h 2m drive
Tampa, FL946 mi · ~27h 20m drive
Nashville, TN793 mi · ~22h 55m drive
New Orleans, LA475 mi · ~13h 43m drive
Richmond, VA1301 mi · ~37h 35m drive
Chicago, IL1028 mi · ~29h 42m drive
Detroit, MI1211 mi · ~34h 59m drive
Minneapolis, MN1095 mi · ~31h 38m drive
St. Louis, MO767 mi · ~22h 9m drive
Kansas City, MO686 mi · ~19h 49m drive
Indianapolis, IN972 mi · ~28h 5m drive
Columbus, OH1110 mi · ~32h 4m drive
Cleveland, OH1228 mi · ~35h 29m drive
Milwaukee, WI1085 mi · ~31h 21m drive
Dallas, TX232 mi · ~6h 42m drive
Houston, TX157 mi · ~4h 32m drive
Austin, TX50 mi · ~1h 27m drive
San Antonio, TX32 mi · ~55 min drive
Los Angeles, CA1227 mi · ~35h 27m drive
San Francisco, CA1509 mi · ~43h 36m drive
San Diego, CA1153 mi · ~33h 19m drive
Seattle, WA1797 mi · ~51h 55m drive
Portland, OR1732 mi · ~50h 2m drive
Denver, CO807 mi · ~23h 19m drive
Phoenix, AZ871 mi · ~25h 10m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1099 mi · ~31h 45m drive
Honolulu, HI3740 mi · ~108h 3m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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