Pacific Lutheran University
12180 Park Ave South, Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
Private not-for-profit 4-year
Key Statistics
2,797
Total Students
2,446
Undergraduates
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing
Can I get in?
Admissions
78%
Acceptance Rate
3,895 admitted out of 4,992 applicants
Admissions Requirements
High School GPA: Required
School Record: Required
Test Scores: Considered
Recommendations: Considered
College Prep: Considered
SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)
Reading & Writing
540 - 660
Math
500 - 600
15% of first-time students submitted SAT scores
ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)
Composite
22 - 28
English
21 - 26
Math
19 - 29
2% of first-time students submitted ACT scores
Can I afford it?
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)
In/Out-of-State
$50,272
Living Arrangements
Living cost information not available
Financial Aid
$22,299
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,609 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $12,948 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $15,756 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $22,535 |
| $110,001+ | $26,915 |
40%
Receive Pell Grants
44%
Students Borrowing
$11,353
Avg. Loan Amount
Will I graduate?
Student Outcomes
Completion Rates
67%
Overall
77%
Full-Time
63%
Part-Time
69%
First-Time Students
86%
Transfer Students
28%
Transfer Out
Time to Degree
4-Year Completion 64%
6-Year Completion 71%
8-Year Completion 67%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years
What's the campus like?
Student Demographics
Undergraduate Gender
Male
35% Female
65% Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
0.7% Some Distance
30.1% No Distance
69.2% Graduate Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
0.4% Some Distance
32.4% No Distance
67.2% Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
White
45.9% Black or African American
5.6% Hispanic/Latino
18.3% Asian
10.5% American Indian/Alaska Native
0.6% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
2.3% Two or More Races
10.9% Non-Resident Alien
4.2% Unknown
1.5% Popular Programs
1
Social Work.
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
19
graduates
Degrees & Awards Offered
Bachelor's Degree
Contact Information
Phone
2535357411
Address
12180 Park Ave South, Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
IPEDS ID
236230