The campus of Texas Lutheran University is in Seguin, Texas, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. Its American Evangelical Lutheran Church nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Texas Lutheran University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
Texas Lutheran University has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in music, science, drama and performing arts, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission at Texas Lutheran University is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 590.
Texas Lutheran University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 1,435 students enrolled (1,370 full-time equivalent).
Texas Lutheran University has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Texas Lutheran University values student athletics, and belongs to the American Southwest Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Texas Lutheran University
1000 W. Court St
Seguin, TX 78155-5999
General Phone: (830) 372-8000
Admissions Phone: (830) 372-8050
Financial Aid Phone: (830) 372-8075
http://www.tlu.edu
Texas Lutheran University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 68 | business administration, MIS, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 41 | English, sociology, history, political science, public history and archival administration, Spanish language, economics, international studies |
| Science | 34 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 24 | exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 18 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, music teaching |
| Religion And Philosophy | 15 | theology, philosophy, religious music |
| Media | 12 | communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer science, information science |
| Music | 8 | music, music performance |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Texas Lutheran University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 263 | 31 |
In 2005, Texas Lutheran University had a total enrollment of 1,435 students (1,370 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 96% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
Texas Lutheran University offers campus housing for 980 of its 1,370 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Seguin, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,150 | 833 | 72% | 380 | 46% |
| Men | 592 | 420 | 71% | 197 | 47% |
| Women | 558 | 413 | 74% | 183 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 54% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (830) 372-8050
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,720 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,720 |
| Room and board | $ 5,360 |
| Room charge | $ 2,460 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,350 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,900 |
Financial Aid:
Texas Lutheran University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 364100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (830) 372-8075
Texas Lutheran University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 28 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $60,545 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $48,559 | 7 | $48,806 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $44,335 | 16 | $41,164 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $35,250 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 43 | $50,274 | 31 | $42,550 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | American Southwest Conference |
| Basketball | American Southwest Conference |
| Baseball | American Southwest Conference |
| Track | American Southwest Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International/Global Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Texas Lutheran University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
American Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
NCAA athletic conference member
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