Pacific Lutheran University ranked 592nd in the United States, 2289th in the global 2026 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 2,374 academic publications and 47,657 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 19 notable alumni.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked 614th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2948th in the World with 1,721 publications made and 30,514 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked 688th for Computer Science in the United States and 3644th in the World with 924 publications made and 19,608 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Library and Information science, Cognitive Science.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked 694th for Environmental Science in the United States and 3947th in the World with 898 publications made and 19,128 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked 836th for Biology in the United States and 4447th in the World with 787 publications made and 20,210 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked 690th for Psychology in the United States and 3021st in the World with 765 publications made and 19,061 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked 789th for Medicine in the United States and 3867th in the World with 710 publications made and 17,845 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Nursing, Health Science, Public Health.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked 697th for Physics in the United States and 4027th in the World with 692 publications made and 15,035 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked 720th for Engineering in the United States and 4318th in the World with 683 publications made and 13,468 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked 626th for Mathematics in the United States and 3384th in the World with 550 publications made and 15,470 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked 585th for Economics in the United States and 2677th in the World with 511 publications made and 13,402 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked 539th for Business in the United States and 2671st in the World with 508 publications made and 13,868 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked 562nd for Art & Design in the United States and 2382nd in the World with 425 publications made and 5,281 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.
