Texas Lutheran University

1000 W. Court
Seguin, TX 78155-5999
http://www.tlu.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1891
Religious AffiliationEvangelical Lutheran Church in America
Undergrad Students1,435
Endowment46,825,735
Application DeadlineAugust 1
Application Fee25
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineAugust 1
Tuition18,840
Room/Board5,600
Services
Associated FirmsTexas School Districts, SBC, Motorola Corporation, Deloitt & Touche, USAA Insurance Corporation, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Internal Revenue Service, Frost Bank, Texas Education AgencyTractor Supply, U.S. Marshalls, Axiom Financial, Clark American, Microsoft,
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interview training
MuseumsFiedler Geological Museum; Biology Field Station; Mexican American Study Center; Krost Life Enrichment Center.
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, other
MuseumsFiedler Geological Museum; Biology Field Station; Mexican American Study Center; Krost Life Enrichment Center.
Periodical Subs603
# of Books171,134
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months68%
within one year18%
within two years100%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities1%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size184 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing35%
College housing typescoed dorms (31%), women's dorms (29%), men's dorms (23%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (15%)
Popular EventsMidnight Madness, Intramurals, Friday Night Live, Coffee House, Spring Fling, Christmas Vespers, Homecoming.
Nearest AirportSan Antonio, Texas (36), Austin, Texas (50)
Nearest TrainSan Antonio, Texas (32)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Texas State University)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of Organizations65
# of fraternities4
# of sororities3
Students in fraternities1%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Lone Star Lutheran (bi-weekly), The Growl yearbook, Ethos (yearly).
Honor SocietiesAlpha Chi, Alpha Lambda Delta, Alpha Mu Gamma, Alpha Psi Omega, Beta Beta Beta, Delta Mu Delta, Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma, Phi Alpha Theta, Psi Chi, Pi Rho, Sigma Tau Delta, Delta Epsilon Iota.
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Baptist Student Ministry, Cross Teams, Chapel Choir, Canterbury Club, Catholic Student Organization, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Bell Choir, Wesley Foundation.
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Union, Mexican American Studies Association, International Student Association.
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Alpha Kappa Psi, Alpha Phi Omega, American Marketing Association (AMA), Bulldog Pep Band, Campus Recreation/Intramurals, Cheerleaders, Dog Pound, EnACT (Environmental Action), Events and Entertainment (e2), Future Allied Health and Nurses taking Action (FANTA), Greek Council, Habitat for Humanity, History Club, History Honors, Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC), Inter-Sorority Council (ISC), Lions Club, Psychology Club, Residence Hall Assoc. (RHA), Society of Physics Club, Student Ambassadors, Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Texas Academy of Science, Texas Student Education Assoc. (TSEA), Theatreexpress, TLU Concerty Band, TLU Concert Choir, TLU Drumline, TLLU Jazz Band, TLU Women? ? ? s Choir, Women? ? ? s Center, Young Democrats;