Institutional Accreditation
Texas Lutheran University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Texas Lutheran University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (http://www.sacscoc.org).
Program Specific Accreditation:
- Teacher Education: Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC)
- Business Administration: Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
- Athletic Training: Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
- School of Music: National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
- The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master’s degree program in nursing at Texas Lutheran University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Accolades
- As of 2026, TLU has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report 11 years in a row.
- 2026 U.S. News & World Report: No. 8 overall in the West; No. 4 in the region for Best Value; No. 3 in the region for Best Colleges for Veterans.
- TLU was once again named a “Best Southwest” school by The Princeton Review for 2026.
- TLU has been recognized by the Great Colleges to Work For® program 8 times.