Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA • private • III | Northwest Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Suburban

Student Population

Undergrad: 2,603 • Total: 3,126

Academic Calendar

4-1-4 or similar

Address

12180 Park Ave South
Tacoma, WA
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Website

www.plu.edu

Region

West

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 933 (35.8%) • Female: 1,670 (64.2%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	311	11.9%
Black/African American	136	5.2%
Hispanic/Latino	476	18.3%
White	1,176	45.2%
Two or More Races	290	11.1%
International	88	3.4%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

80.5%

3,333 admitted from 4,139 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 515-630
Math: 473-628
Total: 988-1258

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

21-27

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

71.0%

4-Year Graduation Rate

50.6%

Freshman Retention Rate

79.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

14.8:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$64,513

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $50,720

Room & Board

$13,008

Books & Supplies

$785

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$13,609
$30,001-48,000	$12,948
$48,001-75,000	$15,756
$75,001-110,000	$22,535
$110,001+	$26,915

Students Receiving Pell Grants

96%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$23,841

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Conference

Northwest Conference

Men's Sports (8)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Swimming Track and Field (Outdoor)

Women's Sports (9)

Basketball Cross Country Golf Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.0 GPA

In-State Awards

$100-$32,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$100-$32,000/yr

1 automatic scholarship (8 total)

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Common questions about Pacific Lutheran University

What is Pacific Lutheran University's acceptance rate?

Pacific Lutheran University accepts 81% of applicants, from 4,139 applications.

How much does Pacific Lutheran University cost?

Tuition and fees are $50,720. Families earning under $30,000 pay $13,609 on average after aid.

Does Pacific Lutheran University require SAT or ACT scores?

Pacific Lutheran University does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What ACT score do you need for Pacific Lutheran University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 21 and 27 on the ACT.

What is Pacific Lutheran University's graduation rate?

71% of students graduate within six years.