Texas Lutheran University Admission
Acceptance Rate
94.98%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
19.99%
Freshmen Enrollment
344
SAT Scores
1,120
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,835 students have applied and 1,685 students have allowed to admit to Texas Lutheran University (Acceptance rate: 91.83%). TLU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 20.42 % where 344 students have finally enrolled out of 1,685 admitted students.
TLU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Arlington Baptist University and Dallas Christian College, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 77.07%).
TLU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 41.99%).
How to Apply to Texas Lutheran University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply TLU. TLU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.tlu.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.tlu.edu/admissions/applying-to-tlu/ |
| Financial Aid | www.tlu.edu/finaid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.tlu.edu/costs?rc=0 |
| Veterans Tuition | www.tlu.edu/academics/registrar/veterans-military |
| Disability Service | www.tlu.edu/life-at-tlu/health-safety/disability-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at TLU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University is 1,120 and the average ACT score is 23. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Texas Lutheran University is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,013). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Lutheran University | 1,120 | 23 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,013 | 21 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas | 1,109 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Texas Lutheran University, 96 students submitted SAT scores (28% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,120 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 520 | 560 | 630 |
| Mathematics | 510 | 550 | 590 |
| Total | 1,030 | 1,110 | 1,220 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Texas Lutheran University, 18 students submitted ACT scores (5% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 23 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 23 | 27 |
| English | 19 | 21 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 22 | 25 |
TLU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Texas Lutheran University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |