Acceptance Rate
78%
Avg. SAT
1260
75th percentile
Tacoma, WA
Location
Large Suburb
Campus Setting
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Average GPA
Application Fee
Academics
Student-Faculty Ratio
Programs Offered
Full-Time Faculty
Women Faculty
Research Spending
Degree Levels Offered
Most popular fields of study by degrees awarded.
Elementary Education and Teaching
22 grads
English Language and Literature, General
9 grads
Student Body
Total Enrollment
2,446 undergrad • 351 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
47%
Black / African American
5%
Hispanic / Latino
18%
Asian
11%
Other / Multi-racial
19%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Tacoma, WA
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
Northwest Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
No
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$15,308
$30K – $48K
$15,131
$48K – $75K
$18,117
$75K – $110K
$26,149
$110K+
$26,531
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
82%
4 Years Graduation Rate
63%
6 Years Graduation Rate
70%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$66,990
82% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Pacific Lutheran University and return in the fall. 63% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 70% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
63%
4-5 years
7%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
29%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$49,472
Acceptance
78%
Undergrads
2,446
4-Year Grad Rate
63%
Endowment
$119M
Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
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