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91.8%Acceptance
$34,920Tuition
1,260Students
55%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$53,863Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24American Evangelical Lutheran

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$34,920
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,920
Average Net Price
$22,587
Students Receiving Financial Aid
37.6%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,880
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$14,640
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$47,800
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$265/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
68.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
65.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
37.6%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $20,458
$30,001 – $48,000 $20,270
$48,001 – $75,000 $22,551
$75,001 – $110,000 $22,601
$110,001+ $26,533

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Cost Overview

Most Texas Lutheran families pay around $22,587 annually after aid, not the $47,800 sticker price. Lower-income students (under $30,000) pay about $20,458 per year, while wealthier families ($110,000+) pay $26,533. Over four years, expect to spend between $82,000 and $106,000 depending on your family's income.

Graduates typically carry $25,000 in debt, translating to $265 monthly payments. With median earnings of $53,863 ten years out, loan payments consume about 6% of gross income. The 69% loan repayment rate suggests most alumni manage their debt successfully. Nearly 99% of students come from Texas, keeping this a local option.

The best deal goes to low-income Texas residents who qualify for significant need-based aid. With 38% receiving Pell Grants and institutional grants averaging $23,729, this Lutheran university makes private education accessible for many in-state families.

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