Tuition at Texas Lutheran University rose by 2.9% for the 2022-23 academic year, based on the latest available information, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private, not-for-profit university paid $33,920 this year, an increase of $950 from the $32,970 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 97% of the undergraduate students at the university are residents of Texas, while about 3% come from other states.
Data indicates that all full-time undergraduates who began their studies at Texas Lutheran University in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. A total of 346 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $8.2 million, and 233 students obtained student loans exceeding $1.7 million.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 1,216 students benefited from grants or scholarships totaling $27 million. Additionally, 834 students secured federal student loans amounting to $5.7 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 165 | 48% | $865,475 | $5,245 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 164 | 47% | $519,709 | $3,169 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 346 | 100% | $6.8 million | $19,616 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 346 | 100% | $8.2 million | $23,620 |
| Federal student loans | 227 | 66% | $1.2 million | $5,400 |
| Other student loans | 33 | 10% | $494,737 | $14,992 |
| Student loan aid | 233 | 67% | $1.7 million | $7,384 |
| Total student aid | 346 | 100% | $9.9 million | $28,592 |
