PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

Pacific Lutheran University

Also known as: PLU

📍 Tacoma, Washington🏛️ Suburban Setting👥 2,401 Undergrads🔗 www.plu.edu

Overview

Pacific Lutheran University is an small private non-profit research university in Tacoma, Washington. It enrolls about 2,401 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 78%. Graduates earn a median of $66,990 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

78%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,168

540–660

Net Price

$19,589

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

69%

Retention

82%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$66,990

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

78.0%

SAT Average

1,168

ACT Composite

22–28

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200540 – 660 (mid 50%)800

Math

200500 – 600 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

122 – 28 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$52,254

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$52,254

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$62,459

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$19,589

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$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

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

44.2%

Academics & Programs

Pacific Lutheran University offers programs across 20 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Health Professions

22.2%

Business, Management & Marketing

9.8%

Visual & Performing Arts

8.1%

Social Sciences

7.7%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

7.2%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

6.7%

Education

5.9%

Physical Sciences

5.0%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

69%

On-Time (4yr)

41%

Retention (FT)

82%

% Earning >$25K

82%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$52,212

8 years

$60,142

10 years

$66,990

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

79.4%

White

73.9%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

44.8%

Black or African American

5.4%

Asian

10.3%

Hispanic / Latino

19.3%

Two or more races

11.4%

International

4.5%

Gender

Women

64.2%

Men

35.8%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pacific Lutheran University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 78%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1168.

How much does Pacific Lutheran University cost?

In-state tuition is $52,254, and out-of-state is $52,254. Average net price after financial aid is $19,589.

What is Pacific Lutheran University known for?

Most popular programs include Health Professions, Business, Management & Marketing, Visual & Performing Arts.

What's the graduation rate at Pacific Lutheran University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 69%, and 82% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.