Applying to TLU

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
94.98%	1,120

Texas Lutheran University's acceptance rate is 94.98% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 1,554 students applied and 1,476 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into TLU.

The median SAT score is 1,120 and the ACT score is 23 at TLU.

To apply to TLU, personal statement (or essay) is required to submit and recommendations is not required but considered. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Texas Lutheran University is 94.98% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.99%. 851 men and 703 women applied to TLU and 800 men and 675 women students were accepted.

Among them, 160 men and 128 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at TLU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at TLU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,554	851	703	0	0
Admitted	1,476	800	675	0	0
Enrolled	295	160	128	0	0
Acceptance Rate	94.98%	94.01%	96.02%	-	-
Yield	19.99%	20.00%	18.96%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Texas Lutheran University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 77 students (26% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 13 students (5%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at TLU.

The median SAT score is 1,120 with 570 SAT EBRW and 550 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 620 and the 25^th percentile is 520. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 610 and 25^th percentile is 510 .

The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75^th percentile score of 28 and 25^th percentile score of 22 at TLU. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 22.

The SAT and ACT scores at Texas Lutheran University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,072, ACT: 22 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - diverse fields).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at TLU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1030	1120	1230
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	520	570	620
SAT Math	510	550	610
ACT Composite	22	23	28
ACT Math	19	20	25
ACT English	20	22	26

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Texas Lutheran University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at TLU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Texas Lutheran University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

TLU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to TLU.

Admission Information for Applying to TLU
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	www.tlu.edu/admissions
Online Application	https://www.tlu.edu/admissions/applying-to-tlu/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research)

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