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Pacific Lutheran University

Pacific Lutheran University is a small, private institution located in Tacoma, wa. Founded in 1890, Pacific Lutheran University offers undergraduate degrees in 61 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 3

2,393 undergraduates

$50,272 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Pacific Lutheran University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 80.5%

SAT score average 1152

ACT score average 24

Average high school GPA 3.66

Application fee $0.00

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Key deadlines

August

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Pacific Lutheran University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

12 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions

Business and Management

Education and Teaching

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Computer Science and Information Technology

Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Biology, General

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Communication and Media Studies

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $50,272

Additional expenses

Room & board $12,446

Books & supplies $762

Other expenses $2,665

Cost of attendance* $66,145

Average financial aid package $45,895

Estimated cost $20,250 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $50,272

Additional expenses

Room & board $12,446

Books & supplies $762

Other expenses $2,665

Cost of attendance* $66,145

Average financial aid package $45,895

Estimated cost $20,250 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Pacific Lutheran University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,393, with gender binary students split 36% male and 64% female.

Total enrollment

2,737

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

47%

African American %

Hispanic American %

18%

Asian %

11%

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

11%

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Pacific Lutheran University, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

12180 Park Ave South, Tacoma, WA 98447

2535357411

www.plu.edu/

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Pacific Lutheran University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Pacific Lutheran University?

Pacific Lutheran University is located in Tacoma, wa.

What is the acceptance rate at Pacific Lutheran University?

The acceptance rate for Pacific Lutheran University is 81%.

What’s the average GPA for Pacific Lutheran University?

The average high school GPA for Pacific Lutheran University students was 3.66.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Pacific Lutheran University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Pacific Lutheran University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $264,580.

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