PLU SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1123

The average composite SAT score for admitted Pacific Lutheran University freshman is 1123 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1123 is in the 63rd percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 988 to 1258

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 988 to 1258. The 75th percentile score is 1258 while the 25th percentile score is 988.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by PLU but we estimate it to be around a 860 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 550

The average score for PLU students on the math portion of the SAT is 550 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 473 and the 75th percentile score 628.

Average SAT Reading Score 572

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 515 to 630 and the average score for Pacific Lutheran University students is 572.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Pacific Lutheran University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 80.5%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.71.

Can I get into PLU with a 1258 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1258 or higher is very competitive at PLU and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have a very good chance of acceptance, around 89% or higher.

Can I get into PLU with a 1120 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1120 to 1248 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 81% to 89%.

Can I get into PLU with a 988 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 988 to 1110 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 69% to 80% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into PLU with a 860 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 860 to 978 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 68% chance of admission to PLU. SAT scores below 860 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.