2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Pacific Lutheran University is $50,964. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $33,051.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $51,682 based on the tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $33,441.
2023-24 Tuition & Fees2024-25 Estimation
Undergraduate$50,964
Graduate$33,051
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Undergraduate$51,682
Graduate$33,441
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Pacific Lutheran University is 88.90% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.75%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,335.
The average graduation rate is 71%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 2,633 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $53,500. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program shows the highest salary with $67,400 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 PLU Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »88.90% Acceptance Rate / 17.75% Yield
Test Scores »1,335 SAT / 29 ACT
Graduation Rate »71%
Retention Rate78%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio9.09% (11 to 1)
Student Population »2,633 (2,301 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$33,815
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$53,500
Average Salary by Field of Study$18,200 - $67,400

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

Pacific Lutheran University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at PLU
Online ClassUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
PLU provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
On-Campus Student Services at PLU
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of PLU. Pacific Lutheran University is religiously affiliated with Evangelical Lutheran Church. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 1,454. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $6,684.
PLU Special Characteristics
Religious AffiliationEvangelical Lutheran Church
Has HospitalNo
Offer Medical DegreeNo
Board/Meal PlanYes
Dormitory Capacity1,454

Pacific Lutheran University Directory Information

Address12180 Park Ave South, Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
Phone253-535-8145
WEBSchool's Website
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School Typefour-years, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (medium programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Pacific Lutheran University Campus, Tacoma, WA
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