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- 2. S U M M A R Y • Private school • Founded 1891 • Student - faculty is 14:1 • 4 year graduation rate: 28 • Texas Lutheran University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,400 • 48% male and 52% female • The campus size is 184 acres • 58% of the students live in campus and 42% live out of campus 1000 West Court Street Seguin, Texas 78155 …28% 4 year graduation
- 3. L U C K Y … the mascot • Strong and tenacious = “Bulldogs” in 1926. • TLU’s mascot is named Lucky. • The student’s favorite is a “Lucky” carved out of a tree stump, now on display in the Alumni Student Center. It is tradition that at graduation, he is moved outside, and as the students process to graduation they rub his head for good luck.
- 4. S T U D E N T S • 21% Lutheran • 26% Hispanic • 10% African American • “TLU has more than 50 organizations, so there’s always something to do. Half of the students are athletes, half are in one or more organizations, and if you have nothing to do, you aren’t too far from big cities.” -Amanda S.
- 5. C O S T S Tuition and fees $24,990 (2012-13) Application Fee $40 Room and board $7,940 (2012-13)
- 6. C L A S S E S • Fewer than 18 students – TLU provides the students with personal attention and personalized education. • Athletic Classes: Sophomore, junior, and senior year will typically have less than 10 students and often as low as 4 or 5.
- 7. M A J O R S Computer & Information Sciences, Support Service -Computer Science -Computer and Information Sciences, General -Information Science/Studies Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences -Athletic Training/Trainer Parks, Recreation & Fitness Studies -Health and Physical Education, General -Kinesiology and Exercise Science -Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Visual & Preforming Arts -Art/Art Studies, General -Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General -Music History, Literature, and Theory -Music Performance, General -Music, General -Visual and Performing Arts, General Education -Elementary Education and Teaching -English/Language Arts Teacher Education -History Teacher Education -Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching -Mathematics Teacher Education -Music Teacher Education -Physical Education Teaching and Coaching -Reading Teacher Education -Social Studies Teacher Education -Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Communication, Journalism & Related Programs -Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric Social Sciences -Economics, General -Political Science and Government, General -Sociology Physical Sciences -Chemistry, General -Physics, General Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support -Accounting -Business Administration and Management, General -Business/Commerce, General Transportation & Materials Moving - Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospac e Science and Technology, General History -History, General -Public/ Applied History and Archival Administration Biological & Biomedical Sciences -Biology/Biological Sciences, General -Molecular Biology English Language, Literature & Letters -Spanish Language and Literature Mathematics & Statistics Psychology Philosophy & Religious Theology & Religious Vocations
- 8. M A J O R S Popular Majors Percentage Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 25% Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 13% Education 12% Biological and Biomedical Sciences 11%
- 9. Scholarships Available Scholarship Description CHOICE Scholarship The scholarship gives you the opportunity to go to TLU with the same cost as UT-Austin or Texas A&M. How it works! Take the cost of attendance (COA) at TLU, subtract the COA at Texas A&M-College Station or UT-Austin and give you the CHOICE scholarship, equal to the difference! Lutheran Advantage Scholarships Applicants should: -List church affiliation on the admissions application. -maintain a 2.5 GPA. About the Scholarship: -Awards for freshmen applicants range up to $14,500 per year. -For transfer applicants, the range is up to $10,500 per year. -The Lutheran Advantage Scholarship may not be combined with academic distinction or academic honors scholarships, but may be awarded in addition to performance and participation awards. TLU Scholarships -Freshman Academic Distinction Scholarships -Freshman Academic Honors Scholarships -Presidential Award for Leadership and Service (PALS) -Transfer Academic Scholarships -Performance Awards -Participation Awards S C H O L A R S H I P S
- 10. R E Q U I R E M E N T S Minimum Accepted GPA 2.3 Minimum credits to apply N/A ACT 24 (no writing required) SAT 1090 combined Math and Critical Reading Assured Admission: OPTION 1: 3.50 GPA Top 15% of high school graduating class NOTE: Official ACT or SAT scores are required for merit scholarship consideration and advising. OPTION 2: ACT score of 24 SAT of 1090 (Math and Critical Reading combined) GPA of at least 3.00 “If you do not meet assured admission requirements, an admissions committee will evaluate your application based on other success indicators including high school course work, honors/advanced placement courses, dual-credit courses, I.B. courses, extracurricular activities, civic or community service, leadership experience, family educational and socioeconomic background, diversity of experience and affiliation with TLU.”
- 11. • Summer Scholars Academy – Morning Courses: • Life Changing Experiences: Exploring psychology through hands-on activities • Printmaking is Culture: Comics to Graffiti to Painting • Tell your story with Windows Live Movie Maker • DNA and You – Afternoon Courses: • Do the Write Thing: Introduction to College Composition • Games, Strategy, and Society • Speak to me only with your...HANDS! • Critical Thinking for College Success My
- 12. C O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O N (830)-372-8000 Directories Administrative Offices University Offices Students Contact Guide Searchable Directory (password required) University Administration TLU Officers Board of Regents http://www.TLU.edu/contact
- 13. • Small Campus • Private University • Located in a small town My My GPA is above the minimum Keeping up grades! My own ACT prep
- 14. My • Brother and sister-in-law graduated from the university.
- 15. • Computer Science – “…internship programs…” – “Student research activities are encouraged by the department.” My • Psychology – “…present research at conferences, listen to special speakers…” – – “…participate in internships…” – “The five main areas of courses…provide students with a deep knowledge of their field…”