A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at TLU are mainly White with a significant Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 45% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Texas Lutheran University has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
55%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
32%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 14% more female students than male students enrolled at Texas Lutheran University with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, TLU has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
47%
|
| Women |
53%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
639
|
| Women |
730
|
TLU serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
37% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 6.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228981 IPEDS survey data for Texas Lutheran University.