Tacoma, WA

Pacific Lutheran University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Pacific Lutheran University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Tacoma, WA.
It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification.
Pacific Lutheran University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

78% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 4,992 applied, 3,895 accepted, and 550 enrolled in PLU.
193 men and 334 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,160 SAT, 25 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,160 and ACT score is 25. The SAT score of 1160 is good, 59 to 67 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total104011601260
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing540610660
Math500550600
ACT Score
Composite222528
Math192629
English212426
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $50,916 for undergraduate programs and $30,535 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 1.28% compared to last year at Pacific Lutheran University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

2,210 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $36,072.
For freshmen, 521 students (99%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $39,464.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 2,797 students enrolled PLU in 2025.
By gender, 979 men and 1,818 women students are enrolled.
There are 2,446 undergraduate and 351 graduate students.
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51 Major Programs

  • 1 programs through online
  • 9 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of PLU is 69% and the transfer-out rate is 24%.
The retention rate is 82% for full-time and 82% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
69%
Transfer-out Rate
24%
Retention Rate
82%
Students to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 292 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for PLU and the average faculty salary is $77,291. The studetns to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
There are 756 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $65,130.
Number of Faculties
292
Average Faculty Salary
$77,291
Number of Staffs
756
Average Staff Salary
$65,130

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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