TLU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$32,970

Cost of attendance at Texas Lutheran University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$32,970

Cost of attendance at Texas Lutheran University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Texas Lutheran University was $19,829. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at TLU

TLU net price calculator

$19,829

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Texas and nationwide.

Texas's average	$10,664
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of TLU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$19,829	$701 (4%)	$14,974	$17,351	$16,643	$20,532	$24,139
2021	$19,128	$768 (4%)	$16,593	$16,842	$17,741	$20,149	$24,433
2020	$19,896	$389 (2%)	$16,147	$16,388	$19,310	$21,068	$22,666
2019	$19,507	$348 (2%)	$15,749	$16,549	$18,128	$21,123	$23,571
2018	$19,855	$839 (4%)	$15,649	$16,648	$18,391	$19,863	$22,974
2017	$20,694	$1,545 (8%)	$15,876	$18,271	$18,758	$20,854	$23,744
2016	$19,149	$1,196 (7%)	$21,808	$20,535	$21,602	$19,542	$22,902
2015	$17,953	$635 (3%)	$13,285	$13,995	$16,987	$18,555	$20,880
2014	$18,588	--	$15,108	$15,923	$18,437	$19,427	$21,733

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Texas Lutheran University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$47,390	$1,120 (2%)	$32,970	$13,420	$1,000
2021	$46,270	$1,350 (3%)	$31,850	$13,420	$1,000
2020	$44,920	$2,690 (6%)	$30,950	$12,970	$1,000
2019	$42,230	No change	$29,960	$11,270	$1,000
2018	$42,230	$990 (2%)	$29,960	$11,270	$1,000
2017	$41,240	$1,344 (3%)	$28,910	$11,380	$950
2016	$39,896	$1,821 (5%)	$27,900	$11,046	$950
2015	$38,075	$910 (2%)	$26,800	$10,325	$950
2014	$37,165	$900 (2%)	$25,890	$10,325	$950
2013	$36,265	--	$24,990	$10,325	$950

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does TLU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 972 dormitories available to its students at $5,450 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at TLU is $606 per month.
Does TLU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at TLU for one academic year is $5,520, which works out to $613 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: TLU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, TLU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,430

If living off-campus, with family: $2,730

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,730
How much is TLU application fees?: TLU does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: TLU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Texas Lutheran University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,010	$1,115
For out-of-state students	$1,010	$1,115

Housing and Meal

Texas Lutheran University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Texas Lutheran University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,520	$5,450	N/A	972
2021	$5,360	$5,990	N/A	971
2020	$5,210	$5,870	N/A	986
2019	$5,020	$5,750	N/A	986
2018	$4,840	$5,350	N/A	896
2017	$4,700	$5,600	N/A	952
2016	$3,990	$5,400	N/A	826

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Texas Lutheran University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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