# Texas Lutheran University (TLU)

Private nonprofit college in Seguin, TX. IPEDS ID 228981.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/texas-lutheran-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/texas-lutheran-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 96% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $24,654 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 54%; beats 70% of TX colleges and 50% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $53,863; beats 57% of TX colleges and 52% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $14,315

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,512 |
| 30-48k | $22,843 |
| 48-75k | $24,243 |
| 75-110k | $24,555 |
| 110k+ | $28,596 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.45 years on average (34% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $53,863 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,512 | $91,278 | 4.5 years |
| 30-48k | $22,843 | $101,651 | 5.0 years |
| 48-75k | $24,243 | $107,881 | 5.3 years |
| 75-110k | $24,555 | $109,270 | 5.4 years |
| 110k+ | $28,596 | $127,252 | 6.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $50,002
- Tuition and fees: $36,230
- Housing and meals: $11,880; books: $1,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,554 applicants, 1,473 admitted, 288 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 96%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 95%, ACT 22–28 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (31 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $68,974 | $78,092 | $23,528 |
| Business Administration | $48,432 | $68,991 | $26,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $48,266 | $58,187 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $30,607 | $56,391 | $27,000 |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | $24,024 |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Music and Worship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Air Transportation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $95,760 (San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX), $101,400 (TX), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $94,370 (San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX), $95,970 (TX), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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