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% Popular Programs
1
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Health Professions and Related Programs
132
graduates
2
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
95
graduates
3
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
Education
76
graduates
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).