Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

B-

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About Pacific Lutheran University

Pacific Lutheran University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Tacoma, WA, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 2,401 students. The acceptance rate is 78%. 69% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $66,990.

78%

Acceptance

$19,589

Net price

2,401

Enrollment

69%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

78%

Acceptance rate

1,168

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading540–660

SAT Math500–600

ACT Composite22–28

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$19,589

Average net price

$52,254

In-state tuition

$52,254

Out-of-state tuition

$13,008

Room & board

$785

Books & supplies

$62,459

Total cost of attendance

35%

Students receiving Pell grants

44%

Students with federal loans

$22,578

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$13,609

$30–48K

$12,948

$48–75K

$15,756

$75–110K

$22,535

$110K+

$26,915

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing26.8%

Business12.6%

Visual & Performing Arts8.9%

Biology6.7%

Parks & Recreation6.1%

Social Sciences5.2%

Psychology4.3%

Communications4.1%

Physical Sciences3.7%

Education3.6%

After Graduation

$66,990

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$52,212

Median earnings (6 yrs)

69%

Graduation rate

82%

Retention rate

85%

Earn more than a HS grad

$12,280

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,401

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

30%

First-generation

Gender balance

64% women

36% men

Race & ethnicity

White

45%

Hispanic

19%

Two or more races

11%

Asian

10%

Black

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

American Indian / Alaska Native

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