- Acceptance rate: 96% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $23,600 a year (2022–23)
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Texas Lutheran University reported an acceptance rate of 96% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Texas Lutheran University reviews each application.
Texas Lutheran University GPA requirements
Texas Lutheran University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Texas Lutheran University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Texas Lutheran University acceptance rate
Texas Lutheran University admitted 2,207 of 2,306 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 96%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Texas Lutheran University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Seguin, Texas, with 1,319 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Texas Lutheran University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
Texas Lutheran University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Texas Lutheran University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,600 a year at Texas Lutheran University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Texas Lutheran University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Texas Lutheran University admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Texas Lutheran University?
Check Texas Lutheran University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Texas Lutheran University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How many applicants get into Texas Lutheran University?
Texas Lutheran University's acceptance rate was 96% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,207 of 2,306 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at Texas Lutheran University?
A lot: Texas Lutheran University requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores and other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Texas Lutheran University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Texas Lutheran University admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Texas Lutheran University?
Texas Lutheran University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Texas Lutheran University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Texas Lutheran University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Texas Lutheran University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,600 a year at Texas Lutheran University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Texas Lutheran University if a parent went there?
Yes. Texas Lutheran University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Texas Lutheran University require an essay?
Yes. Texas Lutheran University requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Texas Lutheran University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Texas Lutheran UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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