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Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA • private • DIII | Northwest Conference
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Acceptance
80.5%
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Grad Rate
71%
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Cost
$62,680

Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Large )
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
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Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
70.8%
4-Year Graduation Rate
50.4%
Freshman Retention Rate
79.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
14.8:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$62,680
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $49,472
Room & Board
$762
Books & Supplies
$12,446
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $13,847
$30,001-48,000 $13,035
$48,001-75,000 $18,653
$75,001-110,000 $24,898
$110,001+ $29,289
Students Receiving Pell Grants
96%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$23,841

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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