Overview
Student Population
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| Location | Tacoma, Washington |
| Online | plu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Tacoma, Washington, Pacific Lutheran University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Evangelical Lutheran Church faith. In the most recent statistical year 3,220 prospective students applied, and 2,846 were granted admission. Of those admitted 510 enrolled in the school. 2,507 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 199 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $46,816 plus fees of $1,410. PLU is ranked 329 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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PLU is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Pacific Lutheran University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#329 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#229 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in Washington
#7 in Best Private Colleges in Washington
#262 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Value Colleges in Washington
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1150/1376 |
| ACT | 22/28 |
| GPA | 3.71 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $942 |
| Other Fees | $1,410 |
| Room and Board | $11,482 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,913 |
| Total One Year Cost | $63,563 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 14% |
| Social Sciences | 12% |
| Health Professions | 8% |
| Communication | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236230 IPEDS survey data for Pacific Lutheran University.
Current students may use the Pacific Lutheran University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.