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Information Summary
Ranks 1269th for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$33,437 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
74% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
28 / 1220 |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
3,680 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
17 : 1 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate professional (education dominant) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Post-master's certificate |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Four-one-four plan |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Pacific Lutheran University?
Ranks 401st for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $23,450 | $23,450 | $23,450 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $731 | $731 | $731 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $17,544 | $17,544 | $17,544 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $731 | $731 | $731 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $33,437 | $33,437 | $33,437 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $34,484 | $34,484 | $34,484 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $27,260 | $27,260 | $27,260 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $20,790 |
$20,790 |
$20,790 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $750 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,410 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,194 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,410 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,528 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,402 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $40 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 2,133 (802 male / 1,331 female) |
| Admitted | 1,587 (570 male / 1,017 female) |
| Admission rate | 74% |
| First-time Enrollment | 670 (250 male / 420 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 668 (250 male / 418 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 2 (N/A male / 2 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 3,680 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Pacific Lutheran University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Northwest Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Northwest Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Northwest Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Northwest Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Pacific Lutheran University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 211th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 17% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 28 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 27 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 28 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 444th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 83% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 480 / 610 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 490 / 610 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 970 / 1220 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 1,642 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $3,510 |
| Board Fee | $3,630 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Pacific Lutheran University ranks 2009th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,201 | 183 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $4,335 | 79 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $8,329 | 586 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,184 | 486 | |
| Any financial aid type | 672 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Pacific Lutheran University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 98 | 101 | 199 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 21 | 47 | 68 |
Hispanic | 26 | 52 | 78 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 70 | 133 | 203 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 8 | 21 | 29 |
White Non-Hispanic | 956 | 1,783 | 2,739 |
Race Unknown | 145 | 219 | 364 |
| Total | 1,324 | 2,356 | 3,680 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Pacific Lutheran University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 58 | 140 | |
| 8 | 73 | 81 | |
| 26 | 47 | 73 | |
| 5 | 53 | 58 | |
| 16 | 40 | 56 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Pacific Lutheran University ranks 1358th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $54,223 ($56,367 male / $51,608 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 202 (111 male / 91 female) |
| Total Benefits | $2,903,034 |
Pacific Lutheran University Summary
It currently consists of the College of Arts and Sciences (consisting of the Division of Humanities, the Division of Natural Sciences, and the Division of Social Sciences), the School of the Arts, School of Business, the School of Education, the School of Nursing, and the School of Physical Education. PLU offers the following degrees: The campus of PLU is unofficially divided into two sections, Upper Campus and Lower Campus, with a hill dividing them. Upper Campus is home to: Lower Campus includes: Additional buildings off campus are also used for University purposes, including offices, the Wang Center for International Studies, East Campus, and Trinity Lutheran Church.
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Pacific Lutheran University Academics
The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Pacific Lutheran University is unique in its study options. For example, the university has a Double Major, ESL, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Army, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Visiting/Exchange Student Program. Again, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service, Veterans Counselor and Women’s Services can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Pacific Lutheran University.
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Health/Physical Fitness, recreation & fitness – general
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy, Religion/Religious Studies
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- Chinese, Classics, French, German, Norwegian, Spanish
- History:
- History – General
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Business Administration/Management
- Social Sciences:
- Anthropology, Economics, Political Science/Government, Sociology
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Nursing (RN)
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, Geology, Physics
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Global Studies
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art – General, Fine/Studio Arts, Music – General, Theatre Arts Management
- Education:
- Elementary Education, Secondary Education
- Communications & Journalism:
- Communications/Rhetoric
- Computer Science:
- Computer Science
- Public Administration and Service:
- Social Work
- English Language and Literature:
- English Language & Literature – General
- Popular majors:
- sixteen percent education, fourteen percent business per marketing, thirteen percent social sciences, eight percent health professions, seven percent psychology, six percent communications per journalism, six percent visual and performing arts, five percent english
The cost per credit hour (overall) was $687 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall. Further, for international students, the application fee is 40. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of July.
Pacific Lutheran University Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 76%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. That is, there were nine hundred and thirty-three total number of transfer students who applied and six hundred and thirty-five total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school did not report their application fee.
Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 15th of February. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of July. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. In the same way, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 15th of February. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 31st of January. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of May and The regular application due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.
Pacific Lutheran University Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid distribution is at sixty-two percent scholarships per grants and thirty-eight percent loans per jobs. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Leadership, Music/Drama and ROTC. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics. Financial aid forms are FAFSA.
Pacific Lutheran University Students
Pacific Lutheran University offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. The university is a Private, University, Four-year, Evangelical Lutheran Church In America, Coed, where 76 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. The school’s size is approximately three thousand, three hundred and thirty-one degree-seeking undergrads, six hundred and ninety first-time degree-seeking freshmen and three hundred and eleven graduate enrollment. Additionally, the student body consists of seventy-six percent in-state students, twenty-four percent out-of-state students, zero percent part-time students, sixty-three percent women, thirty-seven percent men, one percent american indian per alaskan native, six percent asian per pacific islander, one percent black per non-hispanic, two percent hispanic, seventy-six percent white per non-hispanic, three percent non-resident alien, eleven percent race per ethnicity unreported, thirty-three percent in top 10th of graduating class, sixty-five percent in top quarter of graduating class, eighty-nine percent in top half of graduating class, forty-eight percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, seventeen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, sixteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, eleven percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24 and eight percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99. Moreover, it is part of an Suburban setting, Large city (250,000 – 499,999) and Residential campus.
This school features the Suburban setting, Large city (250,000 – 499,999) and Residential campus. In any event, the school is located 7 miles from Tacoma, 30 miles from Seattle.Further, the university has many unique facilites such as herbarium, invertebrate and vertebrate museums, greenhouse, field station and boat equipped for studies of Puget Sound, Scandinavian cultural center, observatory, performing arts center, language and culture residence hall.. Students should note the housing policies: Guaranteed On-Campus Housing For All Undergraduates, eighty-eight percent of first-year students live in college housing, fifty-one percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Women’s Housing, Apartments For Married Students, Apartments For Single Students, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, two hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, and First-time first-year students allowed to have car.
Pacific Lutheran University Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Cross_country
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Football
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Golf
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Handball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Track_and_field
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_indoor
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_outdoor
- Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Men’s Club Volleyball













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