Cost of TLU
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $50,494 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $37,800 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $12,990 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
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| Average net price after aid | $20,716 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $19,656 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $18,949 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $19,366 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $22,612 |
| $110,001+ | $25,536 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with TLU's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at TLU
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (29)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 206 | $74,805 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 38 | $53,069 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 129 | $48,130 | $26,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 77 | $41,748 | $27,000 |
| Biology | 34 | $40,980 | $18,875 |
| Psychology | 37 | $39,400 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 13 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 12 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 11 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 12 | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | 5 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 3 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 3 | — | — |
| History | 6 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 5 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 18 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 13 | — | — |
| Music | 10 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 2 | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 9 | — | — |
| Religious Music and Worship | — | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | — | — |
| Sociology | 12 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 18 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 11 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (6)
Doctoral degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is TLU's acceptance rate?
Texas Lutheran University admits 96% of applicants.
How much does TLU cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $50,494 a year (tuition and fees: $37,800). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $20,716 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $19,656.
How much do TLU graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $59,747 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 35th of 93 similar colleges in Texas. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($74,805 a year after graduation).
What is TLU's graduation rate?
52% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 62% of first-year students return for a second year.