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Pacific Lutheran University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Washington

Pacific Lutheran University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
78%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹49,08,322Out-of-state
Students
2,401Undergraduates
Students per teacher
13Student to faculty

About

Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) is a private Lutheran university in Parkland, Washington, United States. It was founded by Norwegian Lutheran immigrants in 1890. PLU is sponsored by the 580 congregations of Region I of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It has approximately 2,700 students enrolled. As of 2023, the school employs approximately 238 full-time professors on the 156-acre (63 ha) woodland campus.
PLU’s academic programs into four colleges: the College of Health Professions; the College of Liberal Studies; the College of Natural Sciences; and the College of Professional Studies.

Admissions planning estimate

78% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 43%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 80.53%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 80.5% (3,333/4,139; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

78 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 4,992
Offered a place 3,894
Enrolled 550

14.1% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1040-1260
4001600
ACT composite22-28
136

What a year costs

₹62,03,926 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹49,08,322
  • Housing₹12,21,867
  • Books & supplies₹73,737
Sticker price ₹62,03,926
After aid (average) ₹18,40,034

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹49,08,322
Out-of-state ₹49,08,322

Average aid awarded: ₹39,26,169 a year.

Outcomes and support

81.9%
Retention
68.6%
Graduation
62%
Get financial aid
13%
From out of state

One teacher for every 13 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 44.8%
Hispanic 19.3%
Multiracial 11.4%
Asian 10.3%
African American 5.4%
Pacific Islander 2.5%
Unknown 1.1%
Native American 0.7%

6 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Certificate
  • Postbachelor's certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminologybachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Historybachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate78.02%
Total Applicants4992
Admitted Applicants3894
Enrolled Applicants550
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1040
SAT Composite 75th %1260
ACT Composite 25th %22
ACT Composite 75th %28

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹49,08,322
Out-of-State Tuition₹49,08,322
Average Housing Cost₹12,21,867
Books & Supplies₹73,737
Average Net Price₹18,40,034
Students Receiving Aid62%
Average Aid Awarded₹39,26,169
Out-of-State Students13%

Student Body Diversity

African American5.41%
Asian10.33%
Hispanic19.28%
White44.81%
Multiracial11.41%
Native American0.67%
Pacific Islander2.46%
International4.5%
Unknown Race1.12%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate68.57%
Retention Rate81.94%
Student/Faculty Ratio13:1
Total Undergraduates2401

Contact

Street Address12180 Park Ave S
ZIP Code98447
Phone(253) 535-7151
Websitehttps://www.plu.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/