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Pacific Lutheran University

Tuition
50,272
Students
3,021
School Type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Suburb

About

Overview

School Type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

3,021

Graduation Rate

71%

Religious Affiliation

Evangelical Lutheran Church


Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.53%

Apply

4,139

Accepted

3,333

Attend

624

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$0

Graduate

$55

Test Scores

Sat Range

988 - 1258

Act Range

21 - 27

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Not Applicable

  • Completion of college prep program

    Not Applicable

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$50,272

Out-of-State

$50,272

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,393

State/Local Grants

$9,013

Institutional/Scholarships

$33,257

Graduate

In-State

$33,051

Out-of-State

$33,051

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$15,929

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$12,446

Books & Supplies

$762

Personal Expenses

$2,665

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

144

Average Assistance

$27,437

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

2

Average Assistance

$3,500

Academics

Graduation Rate71%

Student Faculty Ratio9:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Psychology, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Clinical Nurse Leader
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
  • Creative Writing

Student Body

Students Enrolled3,021

Undergraduate

2,473

Graduate

548

Full-Time

93%

Part-Time

7%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Soccer
  • Basketball

Women's

  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Rowing
  • Volleyball
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No