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Texas Lutheran University Football

Texas Lutheran University (TLU) · Seguin, Texas · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate96%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate54%finish within six years
Undergraduates1,423Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty11 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Texas Lutheran University Football coaches

Coaches at Texas Lutheran University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Texas Lutheran University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division III
Conference
Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
tsusports.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Neither Required nor Recommended.

SATMiddle 50%: 820–1000
ACTMiddle 50%: 15–19

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Popular majors

Biology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralChemistry, GeneralComputer ScienceDrama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, GeneralElementary Education and TeachingEngineering Physics/Applied Physics
Test policy
Neither Required nor Recommended
Student-to-faculty
11 : 1
Graduation rate
54% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$35,600
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$15,021
Campus

Where it is

Texas Lutheran University in Seguin.

Location
Seguin, Texas
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
American Evangelical Lutheran Church
Time zone
Central
Website
tlu.edu
Overview

About Texas Lutheran University Football

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Cris Dishman, the Head Coach, leads the Texas Lutheran University Football staff of 19 coaches, verified October 2026. Texas Lutheran University (TLU) competes in NCAA Division III Football as a member of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Texas Lutheran University is a small private school in Seguin, Texas with 1,423 undergraduates, a 96% acceptance rate and an average net price of $15,021 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Texas Lutheran University Football

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Cris Dishman, the Head Coach and Jerwin Wilson, the Assistant Head Coach - Wide Receivers - Recruiting. Texas Lutheran University has 19 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
  3. Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Cris can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Texas Lutheran University typically score 820 – 1000 on the SAT and 15 – 19 on the ACT, and testing is neither required nor recommended. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Texas Lutheran University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.

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Questions

Texas Lutheran University Football FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Texas Lutheran University D3?

Yes. Texas Lutheran University competes in NCAA Division III Football, in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Is Texas Lutheran University public or private?

Texas Lutheran University is a private nonprofit school in Seguin, Texas.

What conference is Texas Lutheran University Football in?

The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Does Texas Lutheran University offer athletic scholarships for Football?

No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.

How many coaches does Texas Lutheran University Football have?

19 coaches, led by Cris Dishman, the Head Coach.

Who is the head coach of Texas Lutheran University Football?

Cris Dishman is the Head Coach.

Who is the recruiting coordinator for Texas Lutheran University Football?

Jerwin Wilson, Assistant Head Coach - Wide Receivers - Recruiting.

When can Texas Lutheran University Football coaches contact recruits?

Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.

Can you walk on to Texas Lutheran University Football?

It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.

How much does Texas Lutheran University cost?

In-state tuition is $35,600 and out-of-state tuition is $35,600 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,021.

What is the Texas Lutheran University acceptance rate?

96% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Texas Lutheran University?

Admitted students typically score 820 – 1000 on the SAT and 15 – 19 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Texas Lutheran University Football coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified October 2026