Pacific Lutheran University Demographics & Diversity Overview

48%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
4%
International
21
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Pacific Lutheran University has a diverse student body with 48% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
51.0%(1,151)
Hispanic
18.0%(405)
African American
4.3%(97)
Asian
11.4%(258)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%(16)
Pacific Islander
2.0%(46)
Two or More Races
10.9%(245)
Unknown
1.6%(37)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color48%
Total Enrollment2,633
International Students4%

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 63% female students and 37% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
35.5%(854)
Women
60.1%(1,447)
Other
4.4%(105)

Gender Statistics

Men854

32% of total enrollment

Women1,447

55% of total enrollment

Other105

4% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Pacific Lutheran University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 0% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Age Diversity Insights

0%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

13%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Pacific Lutheran University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 74% in-state residents, 22% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
73.8%(388)
Out-of-State
22.2%(117)
International
4.0%(21)

Regional Representation

In-State388

74% of student body

Out-of-State117

22% of student body

International21

4% of student body

States Represented

21 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

48%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age