Pacific Lutheran University Comparison

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Overview

PLU
Location Tacoma, WA
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 2,633
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #311
Religious Affiliation Evangelical Lutheran Church
Status Non-profit
Website plu.edu
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Costs

PLU
Tuition (In State) $49,472
Tuition (Out of State) $49,472
Room & Board $11,826
Avg Net Price $24,825
Avg Grant Aid $36,435
% Receiving Grant Aid 99%

Admission

PLU
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 3,334
Admitted 2,964
Acceptance Rate 88.9%
Enrolled % 17.7%
Avg High School GPA 3.71
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Very High
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 27/30
SAT Range 1253/1423
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Aug 15, 2025

Academics

PLU
Student to Faculty Ratio 11:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (14%)
  • Social Sciences (12%)
  • Health Professions (8%)
  • Communication (7%)
  • Education (6%)

Outcomes

PLU
Graduation Rate 66%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $52,300
Making Student Loan Payments 74%
Median Student Loan Debt $25,800
Median Loan Payment $266

Diversity

PLU
% Men 36%
% Women 64%
Racial Diversity Medium
HBCU No
% White 68%
% Black 3%
% Hispanic 8%
% Native American 1%
% Pacific Islander 1%
% Two or More Races 7%
% International 4%
% Unknown Race 1%

Students

PLU
% In-State 74%
% Out-of-State 22%

Campus

PLU
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/