Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003641
- Phone: (817) 735-2000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
55.75%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$20,836Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Texas Lutheran University (TLU)
3500 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
About
Texas Lutheran University, located in Seguin, Texas, and was established in 1891. The school was originally established as an academy of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. The school was originally located in Brenham, but moved to Seguin into a single building located on 15 acres. The school merged with Trinity College of Round Rock, Texas and and Clifton College, resulting in an expansion of the schools offerings and a change of the name to Texas Lutheran University.
Academics
Texas Lutheran University offers a variety of majors and minors to provide students a number of choices for their academic and professional futures. Programs typically take four years to complete and result in a bachelor's degree. Minor degree options allow students to pursue secondary interests that may or may not relate to their major. As a school with a religious foundation, Lutheran principles are part of the foundation of the academic offerings at the school.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Texas Lutheran University may apply through assured or regular admissions. Assured admissions guarantees admission to the university if certain requirements (available online) are met. Regular admissions is for students who wish to enroll but do not meet guaranteed admissions requirements. Applications for regular admissions will be reviewed once completed and a decision regarding admission made shortly thereafter.
Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Individuals in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the financial information provided in which will be used to determine need, eligibility and awards. Financial aid must be applied for every year.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the applicants TLU accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Texas Lutheran University has a total student population of about 1,400, with undergraduate students making up about 98% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $31,000-$37,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- For part-time students, charges are between $1,000-$1,200 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $22,292 |
Receiving Student Loans | 74% | $6,808 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Texas Lutheran University may provide student services like:
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Teacher Education (Bachelor's) Program
- * Accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee (since 2006)
- Music Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (since 2012)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Texas Lutheran University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference)
- Football (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Texas Lutheran University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Athletic Training (B, M)
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
Theology and Religious Vocations
Transportation and Materials Moving
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Texas Lutheran University.
- Trinity University in Denton, TX (31 miles away)
- Our Lady of the Lake University - San Antonio in Fort Worth, TX (35 miles away)
- St. Mary's University in Seguin, TX (36 miles away)
- Saint Edward's University in Dallas, TX (48 miles away)
- Huston - Tillotson University in Brownwood, TX (50 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Visit the main Texas colleges & universities profile page
- Review a list of Texas private colleges
- Review a list of Texas Bible and Christian Colleges
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003641
- Phone: (817) 735-2000
- School Homepage