Pacific Lutheran University

12180 Park Ave South, Tacoma, Washington 98447-0003

4-year, Private not-for-profit Suburb: Large

Key Statistics

2,737
Total Students
2,393
Undergraduates
12 to 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Yes
Campus Housing

Tuition & Costs (2024-2025)

Tuition & Fees

In/Out-of-State
$52,254
+2.5% from last year
Books & Supplies
$785

Living Arrangements

On/Off Campus
Food & Housing: $13,008
Other Expenses:
$2,745
With Family
Food & Housing: $3,935
Other Expenses:
$3,884
+3%

Total Annual Costs

In/Out of State (Same Cost)

$68,792
On Campus
+2.9% from last year
$68,792
Off Campus
+2.9% from last year
$56,923
With Family
+2.6% from last year

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
37%
Female
63%

Undergraduate Age

24 and Under
91%
25 and Over
9%

Undergraduate Residence

In-State
74%
Out-of-State
22%
International
4%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
1%
Some Distance
7%
No Distance
92%

Graduate Attendance

Full-Time
67%
Part-Time
33%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
6%
Some Distance
3%
No Distance
91%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
11%
Black or African American
5%
Hispanic/Latino
19%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
2%
White
46%
Two or more races
11%
Race/ethnicity unknown
1%
US Nonresident
4%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Less than one year certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - professional practice

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance education – undergraduate courses offered, programs not offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
ROTC (Army)
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)

Student Services

Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers

Contact Information

Phone
(253) 535-7411
Address
12180 Park Ave South, Tacoma, Washington 98447-0003
IPEDS ID
236230

Federal Financial Aid

Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).