Texas Lutheran University
TLU
Seguin, Texas 78155-5999
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
More About This School
Varsity Sports
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
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1124
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Programs (36)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
67%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TX state average