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Pacific Lutheran University

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$24,825Avg. Net Price
69%Grad Rate
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Pacific Lutheran University Stats

Enrollment Deposit
Student Population
Admissions
Location
About
Cost
Demographics
Outcomes

Enrollment Deposit

How much is PLU's enrollment deposit?

Pacific Lutheran University requires a deposit of $200 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

28.60%

Pacific Lutheran University is in the top 28.60% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

17.60%

Pacific Lutheran University is in the top 17.60% of colleges in the state of Washington for deposit cost. 18.18% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

22.10%

Pacific Lutheran University is in the top 22.10% of Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 14.62% of private colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

Pacific Lutheran University educates a diverse community of 3,021 students, with 2,473 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 548 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

3,021


Total Undergraduates

2,473

Total Graduates

548


Full-Time vs Part-Time

93% Full-Time

7% Part-Time

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Admissions

The admission process at Pacific Lutheran University has a 81% acceptance rate. Pacific Lutheran University has test required that focus on each student's unique potential. The average SAT score is 1130 and the average ACT score is 25.


Acceptance Rate

81%


Application Fee

$0


SAT

Students submitting SAT

7%

Total Score

400

1600

9881258

Reading and Writing

200

800

515630

Math

200

800

473628

ACT

Students submitting ACT

4%

Composite Score

0

36

2127

English

0

36

2027

Math

0

36

1927

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Location

Located in Tacoma, WA, Pacific Lutheran University offers students a suburban experience with all the advantages of proximity to urban amenities.


City

Tacoma


County

Pierce County


State

Washington


Country

United States


Urbanization

Suburb: Large

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About

Pacific Lutheran University features a student-focused approach with a 12 : 1 student-faculty ratio, Evangelical Lutheran Church values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

12 : 1


Religious Affiliation

Evangelical Lutheran Church


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above


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Cost

Pacific Lutheran University makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $24,825 with 99% of students receiving financial assistance including 33% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$24,825


Received Aid

99%


Pell Recipients

33%


Tuition

$24,736 In-State

$24,736 Out-of-State

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Demographics

The Pacific Lutheran University student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with 81% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
896 (35%)
Women
1,577 (61%)
Other
120 (5%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
18 (1%)
18-19
1,014 (42%)
20-21
814 (34%)
22-24
336 (14%)
Over 25
211 (9%)

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Outcomes

Pacific Lutheran University prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 69% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

69%

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