Tacoma, WA

Pacific Lutheran University

www.plu.edu/ ⟶

Graduation Rate
63%
Tuition (In-State)
$50,928
Acceptance Rate
89%
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

$65,904
Tuition
$50,928
Room and Board
$11,826
Books and Supplies
$702
Other Expenses
$2,448

Gross Annual Cost

Estimated Annual Cost

$65,904
Gross Annual Cost
Out of pocket:
$21,023
Estimated Annual Cost
Actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances.
$65,904
Tuition
$50,928
Room and Board
$11,826
Books and Supplies
$702
Other Expenses
$2,448

Gross Annual Cost

Estimated Annual Cost

$65,904
Gross Annual Cost
Out of pocket:
$21,023
Estimated Annual Cost
Actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances.
$65,904
Tuition
$50,928
Room and Board
$11,826
Books and Supplies
$702
Other Expenses
$2,448

Gross Annual Cost

Estimated Annual Cost

$65,904
Gross Annual Cost
Out of pocket:
$21,023
Estimated Annual Cost
Actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances.
Federal Grants
45%
$5,623
State/Local Grants
46%
$8,681
Institutional Grants
98%
$30,374
Loans
49%
$7,547

Percent Receiving Aid and Average Aid Amount

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Acceptance Rate and Test Scores

89%

Acceptance Rate

4% students submit SAT
1% students submit ACT

Applicants Submitting Test Scores

640-718
SAT
Verbal
613-705
SAT
Math
27-30
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

63%
4 years

Graduation Rate

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
98
Business Administration and Management, General
80
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
47
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
37
Psychology, General
31

Most Popular Majors and Number of Graduates

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