The results are in, and once again this year, Texas Lutheran University has been recognized as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges. For the tenth year in a row, TLU has been ranked as a “Best” school in its region.

“These rankings bear testimony to the excellent education TLU offers,” says TLU President Dr. Debbie Cottrell. “Being consistently recognized among the best regional colleges reflects our dedication to nurturing the potential of every student, as well as the hard work and dedication of the entire university community.”

For the purposes of the U.S. News & World Report rankings, TLU is identified as a Regional College—defined as an institution focusing primarily on undergraduate education, which grants fewer than half of its degrees in liberal arts disciplines. A total of 397 schools were included in this category, and those were ranked within four regions: North, South, Midwest, and West. This year, TLU earns the Number 9 overall spot in the West, an increase of two spots from last year’s ranking of 11.

Beyond that, TLU also ranked Number 5 in the region for Best Value, and Number 8 in the Best Colleges for Veterans category. This category recognizes schools that make pursuing a college education more affordable for veterans and active-duty service members.

Selecting a college or university is one of the most important and difficult decisions a student will make in their academic career. This year, many first-year students chose TLU. The university welcomed 370 first-year students, its largest freshman class since the pandemic, 48 transfer students, and 75 graduate students as well as 175 nursing students at its New Braunfels and Houston campuses.