School Information

65.5
Total Enrollment 3,581
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 15 : 1

Pacific Lutheran University

http://www.plu.edu
1010 122nd St So, Tacoma, Washington 98447-0003
(253) 531-6900

This single statement of mission captures well the identity, strengths and purpose of Pacific Lutheran University.In addition, a formal statement of mission, adopted in 1978, provides an historical perspective on the University's understanding of its core purposes: Long committed to providing an education distinguished for quality, in the context of a heritage that is Lutheran and an environment that is ecumenically Christian, PLU continues to embrace its primary mission: the development of knowledgeable persons equipped with an understanding of the human condition, a critical awareness of humane and spiritual values, and a capacity for clear and effective self-expression. For all ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Evangelical Lutheran Church
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Pacific Lutheran University, 97.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 92.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $13,844), and 62% receive loans ($6,958 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,600.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Pacific Lutheran University is $22,692 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,571 people applied to Pacific Lutheran University. Of the applicants, 78.0% were admitted (74.0% male & 81.0% female ) and 36.0% accepted (38.0% male and 34.0% female)

Of the 3,305 undergraduate students at Pacific Lutheran University, 5.0% are part-time. A majority (91.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 42.0% of the 276 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     72.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     80.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     100.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     50.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     66.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     68.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline February 15th
Admissions Office Phone (800) 274-6758
Admissions Office Email admissions@plu.edu
Admissions Office Address PLU Office of Admission, Tacoma, WA 98447
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.plu.edu/student-involvement/Transfer-Students/home.php
Admissions Website http://www.plu.edu/admission/first-year/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.plu.edu/admission/first-year/
Application Fee $40

In order to be accepted to Pacific Lutheran University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Pacific Lutheran University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 610
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 500
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 610
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 590
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 28
ACT English (25th Percentile) 22
ACT English (75th Percentile) 27
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 29
 
Pacific Lutheran University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 6
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other 0
Chinese Studies 4
Scandinavian Studies 1
Women's Studies 1
Biological and biomedical sciences 43
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 43
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 122 27
Business Administration and Management, General 122 27
Communication, journalism, and related programs 61
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 61
Computer and information sciences and support services 16
Computer and Information Sciences, General 16
Education 22 57 56
Curriculum and Instruction 0
Education, General 10
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 0
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 13
Elementary Education and Teaching 37
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
Music Teacher Education 9
Reading Teacher Education 2
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Secondary Education and Teaching 1
Special Education and Teaching, Other 1
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 22 40
Engineering 2
Computer Engineering, General 2
Engineering Science 0
English language and literature/letters 40 17
Creative Writing 28 17
English Language and Literature, General 12
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 22
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 2
French Language and Literature 6
German Language and Literature 5
Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
Spanish Language and Literature 8
Health professions and related clinical sciences 76 44
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 18
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 20
Nursing, Other 6
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 76
History 22
History, General 22
Mathematics and statistics 17
Mathematics, General 17
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 13
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 13
Natural resources and conservation 0
Environmental Studies 0
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 44
Health and Physical Education, General 44
Philosophy and religious studies 16
Philosophy 4
Religion/Religious Studies 12
Physical sciences 26
Chemistry, General 12
Geology/Earth Science, General 7
Physics, General 7
Psychology 38
Psychology, General 38
Public administration and social service professions 13
Social Work 13
Social sciences 86
Anthropology 10
Economics, General 34
Political Science and Government, General 25
Sociology 17
Visual and performing arts 43
Art/Art Studies, General 21
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 7
Music, General 15
 
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