Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $50,002. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $36,230 |
| Housing & meals | $11,880 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Personal & travel | $3,650 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,758 |
| Total cost of attendance | $50,002 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: Texas residents with financial need attending eligible private nonprofit Texas colleges may receive a Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG); amounts are set each year. Not included in the prices above. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (College for All Texans)
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TLU net price compared with other Texas colleges
TLU has the 85th-lowest average net price of 96 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Howard Payne University | $23,627 | 28% | $48,376 |
| 82 | East Texas Baptist University | $23,911 | 47% | $52,788 |
| 83 | Texas Wesleyan University | $24,066 | 32% | $54,053 |
| 84 | Lubbock Christian University | $24,456 | 51% | $53,787 |
| 85 | Texas Lutheran University | $24,654 | 54% | $53,863 |
| 86 | Arlington Baptist University | $24,906 | 19% | $44,644 |
| 87 | Saint Edward's University | $25,578 | 63% | $58,826 |
| 88 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | $26,106 | 49% | $56,132 |
| 89 | Abilene Christian University | $26,182 | 59% | $55,736 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Texas colleges →
Why TLU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Lutheran University | 96% | $24,654 | 54% | $53,863 | This school |
| St. Mary's University | 98% | $21,145 | 59% | $56,955 | |
| Hardin-Simmons University | 90% | $19,555 | 46% | $54,771 | |
| Concordia University Texas | 91% | $23,131 | 45% | $60,883 | |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | 96% | $26,106 | 49% | $56,132 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Texas Lutheran University would cost you $3,509 more per year than St. Mary's University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Texas Lutheran University, mostly from more St. Mary's University students living at home, which lowers its average (+$2,797).
- St. Mary's University gives aided families $1,506 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Texas resident | TLU | St. Mary's University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $36,230 | $37,434 | −$1,204 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,300 | −$300 |
| Housing & meals | $11,880 | $11,720 | +$160 |
| Personal & travel | $3,650 | $3,100 | +$550 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,758 | −$5,555 | +$2,797 |
| Sticker price | $50,002 | $47,999 | +$2,003 |
| Average grants | −$25,348 | −$26,854 | +$1,506 |
| You pay | $24,654 | $21,145 | +$3,509 |
“+” means TLU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
TLU cost questions
How much is tuition at TLU?
Tuition and fees are $36,230 a year.
What is the total cost of attending TLU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $50,002 a year.
What do families actually pay at TLU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $24,654 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $20,512; $48–75k pay $24,243; $110k+ pay $28,596.
How much debt do TLU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,315, and 5.2% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Texas Lutheran University overview