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Overview |
PLU | |||
| Location | Tacoma, WA | |||
| Setting | Large Suburban | |||
| Enrollment | 2,737 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #429 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | plu.edu | |||
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Costs |
PLU | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,472 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,472 | |||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $23,841 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,464 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% |
Admission |
PLU | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 4,139 | |||
| Admitted | 3,333 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Average | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 988/1258 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
PLU | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | |||
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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 | |||
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| % Men | 4% | |||
| % Women | 9% | |||
| 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 | |||
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| % In-State | 80% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | |||
Campus |
PLU | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/