Overview
Student Population
| 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 3,306 prospective students applied, and 2,853 were granted admission. Of those admitted 589 enrolled in the school. 2,745 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 162 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $45,440 plus fees of $1,410.
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Admission Standards
| GPA | 3.71 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $930 |
| Other Fees | $1,410 |
| Room and Board | $11,150 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,880 |
| Total One Year Cost | $61,810 |
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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.