Tacoma, WA

Pacific Lutheran University

www.plu.edu/ ⟶

Graduation Rate
50%
Tuition (In-State)
$50,964
Acceptance Rate
81%
Enrollment
2,633
PLU seeks to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care – for other people, for their communities, and for the Earth.

Costs and Financial Aid

$66,837
Tuition
$50,964
Room and Board
$12,446
Books and Supplies
$762
Other Expenses
$2,665

Gross Annual Cost

Estimated Annual Cost

$66,837
Gross Annual Cost
Out of pocket:
$21,023
Estimated Annual Cost
Estimated annual cost generated from the Department of Education. Actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances.
$66,837
Tuition
$50,964
Room and Board
$12,446
Books and Supplies
$762
Other Expenses
$2,665

Gross Annual Cost

Estimated Annual Cost

$66,837
Gross Annual Cost
Out of pocket:
$21,023
Estimated Annual Cost
Actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances.
$66,837
Tuition
$50,964
Room and Board
$12,446
Books and Supplies
$762
Other Expenses
$2,665

Gross Annual Cost

Estimated Annual Cost

$66,837
Gross Annual Cost
Out of pocket:
$21,023
Estimated Annual Cost
Actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances.
Federal Grants
36%
$6,393
State/Local Grants
43%
$9,013
Institutional Grants
99%
$33,257
Loans
50%
$7,220

Percent Receiving Aid and Average Aid Amount

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Acceptance Rate and Test Scores

81%

Acceptance Rate

7% students submit SAT
4% students submit ACT

Applicants Submitting Test Scores

515-630
SAT
Verbal
473-628
SAT
Math
21-27
ACT
Composite

Typical Test Scores of Admitted Students

Diversity and Demographics

2,633
Students
87% Undergrad
13% Graduate

Degree Type

95% Full-time
5% Part-time

Full-time vs Part-time Status

2,301
Undergrad
Students
63% Female
37% Male

Gender Ratio

American Indian or Alaskan Native
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11%
Black
4%
Hispanic
18%
White
50%
Unknown
2%
Non-resident
2%

Race and Ethnicity of Undergrad Students

Graduation Rate and Most Popular Majors

50%
4 years

Graduation Rate

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
132
Business Administration and Management, General
70
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
41
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
39
Psychology, General
37

Most Popular Majors and Number of Graduates

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