Pacific Lutheran University is classified as a college or university with a medium-sized master’s program. Colleges and universities with a medium-sized master’s program typically award between 100 and 199 master’s degrees and less than 20 research doctorate’s during the academic year. This mid-sized four-year institution has an estimated annual full-time enrollment of 3,000 to 9,999 students. 80% or more of degree-seeking students are enrolled full time, and at least half of undergrad students reside on campus. This institution awards 60-79% of its bachelor’s degrees within the arts and sciences fields. No graduate degrees are awarded in fields available to undergraduate majors, and the school awards master’s degrees in arts and sciences and professional fields. The majority of graduate degrees are awarded within the education field. According to data for fall enrollment, this institution has a low transfer rate, and at least 80% of undergraduates are enrolled full-time. Fewer than 20% of entering students are undergrad transfer students. Enrollment data shows that both graduates and undergraduates are enrolled at this institution. Over 90% of the student body are enrolled as undergraduates.
Pacific Lutheran University
Address:
1010 122nd St So, Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
Phone:
253-531-6900
Website:
http://www.plu.edu

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About Pacific Lutheran University
School Information
General Information
Student Body SizeUndergraduate3,305
Graduate276
Total3,581
GenderFemale62%
Male38%
Student Age% Under 2585%
% 25 and Over15%
% Age Unknown0%
Attendance Type% Full-time92%
% Part-time8%
Race/Ethnicity% White68.2%
% Black2.6%
% Asian5.8%
% Latino2.8%
% Native American1.3%
% Race Unknown14.1%
% International student5%
Student ServicesCareer CounselingYes
Student Employment ServicesYes
Graduate Placement ServicesYes
Study AbroadYes
Day CareNO
Religious AffiliationNO
Campus settingSuburb
Intitution typePrivate
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Academic Information
Art-Related Areas of StudyPerforming Arts
Art Degrees OfferedBachelors Degree
Distance Learning Available
Calendar SystemFour-one-four plan
Admissions Information
Open AdmissionNo
ApplicantsTotal2,837
% Admitted78%
% Admitted Who Enrolled31%
Application RequirementsHigh School GPA
High School TranscriptRequired
High School RankingRecommended
College Prep CoursesRecommended
Letter of RecommendationRequired
Demonstration of CompetenciesNeither required nor recommended
Admissions ExaminationRequired
Test of English as a Foreign Language (International Students)Required
Standardized Tests% of Applicants Submitting SAT76%
% of Applicants Submitting ACT24%
Admitted Student SAT Scores 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading / 800630 / 800
SAT Writing490 / 800610 / 800
SAT Math500 / 800620 / 800
Admitted Student ACT Scores 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT Composite22 / 3628 / 36
ACT English22 / 3627
ACT Writing / 12 / 12
ACT Math22 / 3630 / 36
Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition & FeesUndergraduate Application Fee$40
Graduate Application Fee$40
In-State Tuition & Fees$29,200
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$29,200
Financial Aid% Undergraduates with Financial Aid97%
% Undergraduates with Loans65%
% Undergraduates with Grants97%
Average Undergraduate Financial Aid Award$
0
Other CostsBooks and Supplies (Estimated)$972
Typical On-Campus Room and Board Cost$8,801
Off-Campus Room and Board Cost (Estimated)$8,800
On-Campus Living Expenses (Estimated)$2,607
Off-Campus Living Expenses (Estimated)$3,216
Living with Family, Living Expenses (Estimated)$5,748
Neighborhood Data for the Tacoma Area
Median Age35.2
Median Household Income$49,232
Total Population199,449
Age/Gender % Men % Women
Total49.0%
51.0%
Age 0-951.1%48.9%
Age 10-1751.0%49.0%
Age 18-2452.0%48.0%
Age 25-2949.5%50.5%
Age 30-3951.4%48.6%
40+47.4%52.6%
Race/Ethnicity% White67.6%
% Black11.1%
% Asian8.2%
% Latino10.5%
% Native American1.5%
% Pacific Islander1.3%
% Indian (South Asia)0.3%
Housing
On Campus Housing ProvidedYes
Meal Plan ProvidedYes, number of meals per week can vary
Typical On-Campus Room and Board Cost$8,801
Off-Campus Room and Board Cost (Estimated)$8,800
Median Rent (Rental Units of Any Size)$750
Rental Price Distribution StudioOne BedroomTwo Bedroom
Under $50030.9%17.6%5.4%
$500 to $74945.4%45.4%0.0%
$750 to $99912.5%27.3%44.4%
Over $100011.2%9.7%31.1%
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