Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA
Overview
Pacific Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Tacoma, WA. It has a total enrollment of 2,797 students.
2,446
Undergrads351
Grad Students78.0%
Acceptance70.0%
Grad RatePhotos

Academics
12.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio82.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)70.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate63.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate2,446
Undergraduate Enrollment351
Graduate EnrollmentAdmissions
78.0%
Acceptance Rate3.84
Average GPATest Optional
Test Policy$0
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Financial Aid & Costs
$63,559
Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)Cost Breakdown
Tuition
$49,472
Room & Board
$13,385
Books & Supplies
$702
Financial Aid
98%
Receiving Aid40%
Pell Grant Recipients$40,573
Avg Grant (recipients)$7,220
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Campus Life
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Yes
Housing Capacity
1,382 beds
Housing Guarantee
Data not available
Dining
Meal Plan Available
No
Meal Plan Type
Data not available
Athletics
Quick Facts
Type
Private
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,446
Acceptance Rate
78%
Graduation Rate
70%
Tuition & Room/Board
$62,857
Affiliation
Jewish
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Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
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