Texas Lutheran University's published cost of attendance is $50,002, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $20,512; middle-income families pay around $24,243; and higher-income families pay approximately $28,596.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $50,002 |
| Tuition and Fees | $36,230 |
| Room and Board | $12,350 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$25,348 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $24,654 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $20,512 |
| $30–48k | $22,843 |
| $48–75k | $24,243 |
| $75–110k | $24,555 |
| $110k+ | $28,596 |
Texas Lutheran University's published cost of attendance is $50,002, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $20,512; middle-income families pay around $24,243; and higher-income families pay approximately $28,596. Azimuth ranks Texas Lutheran University #972 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Texas Lutheran University's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid applied to close the gap between sticker price and what families pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA, and work-study is available as part of the aid package for eligible students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $21,678; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $56,629, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Texas Lutheran University earn median 4-year earnings of $56,629, placing the institution in the 31.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Texas Lutheran University in the 58.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Texas Lutheran University #848 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Texas Lutheran University's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 119 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $78,092, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. Business Administration enrolls 52 students with median 4-year earnings of $68,991, while The Kinesiology program graduates 35 students earning median 4-year earnings of $56,391. Together, these programs anchor Texas Lutheran University's career outcomes.
