Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, PLU's acceptance rate is 88.90% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.75%. 1,396 men and 1,818 women applied to PLU and 1,211 men and 1,642 women students were accepted.
118 applicants who has another gender applied and 109 were accepted.2 accepted students' gender is unknown.
Among them, 207 men and 289 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at PLU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,334 | 1,396 | 1,818 | 118 | 2 |
| Admitted | 2,964 | 1,211 | 1,642 | 109 | 2 |
| Enrolled | 526 | 207 | 289 | 30 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 88.90% | 86.75% | 90.32% | 92.37% | 100.00% |
| Yield | 17.75% | 17.09% | 17.60% | 27.52% | 0.00% |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 22 students (4% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 6 students (1%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at PLU.
The median SAT score is 1,335 with 680 SAT EBRW and 655 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 718 and the 25th percentile is 640. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 705 and 25th percentile is 613 .
The median ACT composite score is 29 with 75th percentile score of 30 and 25th percentile score of 27 at PLU. The median ACT math score is 25 and the ACT English score is 30.
The SAT and ACT scores at Pacific Lutheran University are competitive and high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,125, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with medium programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1253 | 1335 | 1423 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 640 | 680 | 718 |
| SAT Math | 613 | 655 | 705 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 29 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 25 | 26 |
| ACT English | 27 | 30 | 34 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at PLU. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Pacific Lutheran University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Considered, if submitted |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
Application fee is $55 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to PLU.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Graduate Application Fees | $55 |
| Admission Information | www.plu.edu/admission/ |
| Online Application | www.plu.edu/admission/first-year/ |
| Calendar System | Four-one-four plan |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice) |