Pacific Lutheran University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2333 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #647 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #592 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 57 | In Washington |
| #2 of 5 | In Tacoma |
| #703 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 19 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 2,301
- Graduates
- 332
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- plu.edu
Pacific Lutheran University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Pacific Lutheran University has an acceptance rate of 89% and is among the 38% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 87% | 90% |
| Applicants | 3,334 | 1,396 | 1,818 |
| Admissions | 2,964 | 1,211 | 1,642 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 526 | 207 | 289 |
85 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
39 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
22 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1253
or below
75% of them
had 1423
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Pacific Lutheran University are 1253-1423 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
6 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 27
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Pacific Lutheran University are 27-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1351 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 439 (17%) |
| Asian | 294 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 269 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 111 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 56 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 49 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 45 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Pacific Lutheran University is $24,825 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,751 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,563 |
| $48-75K | $19,030 |
| $75-110K | $26,941 |
| $110K+ | $28,964 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $49,472 | $32,116 |
| Tuition in-state | $49,472 | $32,116 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $49,472 | $32,116 |
| Fee in-district | $1,456 | $550 |
| Fee in-state | $1,456 | $550 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,456 | $550 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,454 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,826 |
| Room charge | $5,142 |
| Meal charge | $6,684 |
Pacific Lutheran University majors
Pacific Lutheran University has granted 580 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs, 148 master's across 8 programs, and 19 doctorate degrees in Nursing Practice. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pacific Lutheran University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 80 | 25 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 98 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 47 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 45 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 37 | ||
| Psychology, General | 31 | ||
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 28 | ||
| Creative Writing | 12 | 15 | |
| Computer Science | 26 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 24 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 21 | ||
| History, General | 20 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 19 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 19 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 16 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 14 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 14 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 11 | ||
| Music, General | 11 | ||
| Sociology, General | 11 | ||
| Economics, General | 10 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 10 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 10 | ||
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 9 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Social Work | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | ||
| Physics, General | 7 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 7 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 6 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 6 | ||
| Criminology | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 3 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Chinese Studies | 1 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Scandinavian Studies | 1 | ||
| Women's Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 580 | 148 | 19 |
Pacific Lutheran University has a graduation rate of 72%, which is among the 20% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 71% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pacific Lutheran University has published 2,072 scientific papers with 31,676 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Computer Science, Sociology, Environmental Science, Biology, Psychology, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 33 | 65 |
| 1992 | 30 | 71 |
| 1993 | 29 | 77 |
| 1994 | 18 | 88 |
| 1995 | 20 | 90 |
| 1996 | 32 | 93 |
| 1997 | 35 | 124 |
| 1998 | 17 | 129 |
| 1999 | 25 | 161 |
| 2000 | 35 | 185 |
| 2001 | 34 | 196 |
| 2002 | 24 | 234 |
| 2003 | 32 | 306 |
| 2004 | 36 | 326 |
| 2005 | 43 | 450 |
| 2006 | 39 | 457 |
| 2007 | 50 | 552 |
| 2008 | 46 | 509 |
| 2009 | 76 | 802 |
| 2010 | 52 | 818 |
| 2011 | 74 | 1003 |
| 2012 | 79 | 1154 |
| 2013 | 61 | 1274 |
| 2014 | 78 | 1340 |
| 2015 | 85 | 1279 |
| 2016 | 82 | 1328 |
| 2017 | 109 | 1478 |
| 2018 | 106 | 1714 |
| 2019 | 111 | 2427 |
| 2020 | 93 | 2646 |
| 2021 | 96 | 2791 |
| 2022 | 91 | 2764 |
| 2023 | 51 | 2672 |
Pacific Lutheran University alumni
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Connor Trinneer
- Occupations
- film actorstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Connor Wyatt Trinneer is an American film, stage, and television actor. He is best known for his roles as Charles "Trip" Tucker III on Star Trek: Enterprise, Michael on the series Stargate Atlantis, and Professor Moynihan on the web series Guilty Party Japan.
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Marissa Meyer
- Occupations
- science fiction writerchildren's writerwriter
- Biography
-
Marissa Meyer is an American novelist. A large portion of her bibliography is centered on retellings of fairy tales. She is best known for her series The Lunar Chronicles, which includes her 2012 debut novel, Cinder.
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Sean Parnell
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
-
Sean Randall Parnell is an American attorney and politician who was the tenth governor of Alaska from 2009 to 2014. He succeeded Sarah Palin in July 2009, and was elected governor in his own right in 2010 with 59.06% of the vote, as the largest percentage margin of any Alaska governor since statehood. In 2014, he narrowly lost his bid for re-election and returned to work in the private sector. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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Rick Larsen
- Enrolled in Pacific Lutheran University
- In 1987 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Richard Ray Larsen is an American politician and lobbyist serving as the United States representative for Washington's 2nd congressional district since 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, Larsen is the ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
General info
| Alternative names | PLU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1890 |
| Motto | Educating for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership and Care |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 612 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 12180 Park Ave South Tacoma, Washington, 98447-0003 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 219,000 |
| Phone | 2535358145 |