Texas Lutheran University Acceptance Rate
Seguin, Texas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,554
- Admitted
- 1,473
- Yield
- 19.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Texas Lutheran University's acceptance rate has risen from 55.9% in 2014–15 to 94.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,516 to 1,554 (+3%) over that period.
Its 94.8% rate makes Texas Lutheran University more selective than about 10% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 9%.
Texas Lutheran University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 19.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,516 | 847 | 55.9% | 309 |
| 2015–16 | 1,863 | 945 | 50.7% | 395 |
| 2016–17 | 2,131 | 908 | 42.6% | 377 |
| 2017–18 | 2,250 | 1,092 | 48.5% | 417 |
| 2018–19 | 2,198 | 1,193 | 54.3% | 364 |
| 2019–20 | 3,001 | 1,673 | 55.7% | 419 |
| 2020–21 | 2,683 | 1,591 | 59.3% | 361 |
| 2021–22 | 2,630 | 1,655 | 62.9% | 313 |
| 2022–23 | 1,835 | 1,685 | 91.8% | 344 |
| 2023–24 | 1,554 | 1,473 | 94.8% | 288 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 703 | 672 | 95.6% |
| Men | 851 | 801 | 94.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–620 | 27% |
| SAT Math | 510–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–28 | 5% |
How Texas Lutheran University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Texas Lutheran University's acceptance rate?
Texas Lutheran University's acceptance rate is 94.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,473 admitted of 1,554 applicants).
Is Texas Lutheran University test optional?
Texas Lutheran University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Texas Lutheran University?
Texas Lutheran University received 1,554 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,473.
What SAT score do you need for Texas Lutheran University?
Admitted students at Texas Lutheran University typically scored 520–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Texas Lutheran University getting harder to get into?
Texas Lutheran University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 55.9% in 2014–15 to 94.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.tlu.edu/.