Race & Ethnicity
Pacific Lutheran University has a diverse student body with 48% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
Pacific Lutheran University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
Pacific Lutheran University has a gender distribution of 64% female students and 36% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
30% of total enrollment
52% of total enrollment
3% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Pacific Lutheran University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 74% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
74%
Traditional Age (18-21)
9%
Non-Traditional (25+)
18%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
Pacific Lutheran University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 81% in-state residents, 12% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
81% of student body
12% of student body
7% of student body
States Represented
24 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
48%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
64%
Female Students
Global Reach
7%
International
Age Diversity
9%
Non-Traditional Age