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About Texas Lutheran University

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Texas Lutheran University is a private liberal arts college in Seguin, TX, known for its lutheran faith tradition, small class sizes, and open access admissions. With an acceptance rate of 92%, TSU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 344 students each year. TSU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1030–1220, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. TSU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $23,874 per year; the sticker price of $47,400 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Texas Lutheran University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

92%
Overall Accept Rate
1125
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1030 – 1220 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Texas Lutheran University

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Demonstrated Interest
Texas Lutheran is a small community in Seguin where personal connections matter, so visit campus or attend a TLU virtual info session and follow up with your admissions counselor by name to show genuine interest.
Essay Strategy
TLU has a clear faith and service mission rooted in the Lutheran tradition, so use your essays or short answers to connect your own values, community involvement, or service experiences to that mission rather than writing a generic story about achievement.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Texas Lutheran University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$47k/yr$20.5k
30k-48k~$47k/yr$22.8k
48k-75k~$47k/yr$24.2k
75k-110k~$47k/yr$24.6k
110k+~$47k/yr$28.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

55%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$48k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,353
Undergrad Enrollment
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