by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,455 undergraduates in 2020, TLU is a small, private university located in Seguin, Texas. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, TLU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by TLU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our TLU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the American Evangelical Lutheran Church faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best American Evangelical Lutheran Church Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at TLU. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit TLU Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", TLU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit TLU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our TLU for Veterans Guide.
TLU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
TLU has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,455 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,410 (96.9%). Part-time attendance was 45 (3.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,410 | 45 | 1,455 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, TLU is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank TLU #1474 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at TLU by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the TLU Diversity Guide.
TLU has a total of 405 student athletes, 254 men and 151 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,682,971 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,571,440 |
| Net | $111,531 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Texas Lutheran University Athletics