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Texas Lutheran University

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Start: 2026-04-17T14:00:00
Location: Texas Lutheran University

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Seguin, Texas 78155-5999

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Health sciencesTight-knitCollege townGreek life

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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

3400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,315

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (36)

Student Life

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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

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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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.

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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)

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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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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

San Antonio (SAT)29 miles

Rental car

44 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

58 min$35-58

Austin (AUS)47 miles

Rental car

71 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

94 min$56-94

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Texas Lutheran University Application Checklist

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Texas Lutheran University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award