Pacific Lutheran University ranked 598th in the United States, 2382nd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 21 research topics. Pacific Lutheran University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,334 academic publications and 45,367 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 18 notable alumni.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked 614th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2889th in the World with 1,702 publications made and 29,423 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked 689th for Computer Science in the United States and 3592nd in the World with 910 publications made and 19,049 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Library and Information science, Cognitive Science.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked 693rd for Environmental Science in the United States and 3886th in the World with 884 publications made and 18,317 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked 835th for Biology in the United States and 4416th in the World with 775 publications made and 19,350 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked 689th for Psychology in the United States and 2954th in the World with 754 publications made and 18,292 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Child Psychology, Neuroscience.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked 788th for Medicine in the United States and 3804th in the World with 696 publications made and 16,976 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Health Science, Nursing, Public Health.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked 697th for Physics in the United States and 3977th in the World with 686 publications made and 14,784 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked 718th for Engineering in the United States and 4262nd in the World with 676 publications made and 12,796 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked 628th for Mathematics in the United States and 3345th in the World with 546 publications made and 15,142 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked 583rd for Economics in the United States and 2611th in the World with 508 publications made and 12,886 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked 539th for Business in the United States and 2590th in the World with 497 publications made and 13,249 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked 561st for Art & Design in the United States and 2333rd in the World with 422 publications made and 5,000 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
