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Texas Lutheran University, a private, undergraduate, co-educational university, is located in Seguin, Texas. The name of the university can be abbreviated as TLU. Established as an academy of the First German Evangelical Lutheran Synod in 1891, TLU offers a number of pre-professional courses and undergraduate majors in various subjects. The areas of study at TLU include computer science, modern languages, music, business, visual arts and theology. The university also has a number of additional programs including internships, international studies and veterans affairs.
TLU is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III and the American Southwest Conference and the athletic teams of the college are nicknamed as the Bulldogs. Students at TLU participate in various sports such as tennis, golf, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and softball. TLU provides financial assistance to deserving students. The Lutheran Clergy Grant, the Congregational Program, the National Merit Scholarship and the Presidential Scholarship are some of the grants, scholarships and loans that students can seek.
The campus of Texas Lutheran University is in Seguin, TX, 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 mathematics, science, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission at Texas Lutheran University is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 580.
Texas Lutheran University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007, the school had 1,375 students enrolled (1,334 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
http://www.tlu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 50 | business administration, MIS, accounting |
| Science | 45 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 42 | exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Liberal Arts | 36 | history, political science, English, sociology, Spanish language, economics, international studies, public history and archival administration |
| Education And Teaching | 31 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, music teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 16 | psychology |
| Media | 15 | communication studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | theology, philosophy, religious music |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Music | 3 | music, music performance |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science, information science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Texas Lutheran University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 260 | 31 |
In 2007, Texas Lutheran University had a total enrollment of 1,375 students (1,334 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 36% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 98% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
Texas Lutheran University offers campus housing for 990 of its 1,334 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Seguin, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,166 | 735 | 63% | 365 | 50% |
| Men | 587 | 360 | 61% | 188 | 52% |
| Women | 579 | 375 | 65% | 177 | 47% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 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 | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 53% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,060 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,060 |
| Room and board | $ 6,880 |
| Room charge | $ 2,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,520 |
| 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)
Texas Lutheran University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 31 | 15 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $68,777 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $52,895 | 13 | $53,975 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $46,408 | 12 | $45,180 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $37,621 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $56,074 | 32 | $48,922 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
Notable:
American Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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