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Pacific Lutheran University
Snapshot
Status
Private
Acceptance Rate
89%
SAT Range
1253-1423
ACT Range
27-30
Student/Faculty Ratio
15:1
Total Enrollments
2,633
Total Cost
$65,904
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$24,825
Main Address
12180 Park Ave South
Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
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Rankings
Overall Scores
B+
Admissions & Acceptance
A-
Retention & Graduation
A-
Instructors & Faculty
A-
Financial Resources

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Contact Info
Contact & Location
Phone Number
(253) 535-8145
Website
www.plu.edu
Location
12180 Park Ave South
Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
Setting
Large Suburb
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2022)
Completion Rate (2022)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2022) 2,633
Women 64%
Men 36%
Total Enrollments (2022) 2,633
White 51%
Hispanic or Latino 17%
Asian 11%
Multiracial 10%
Black or African American 4%
International (Non-Citizen) 2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 2%
Unknown 2%
Native American 1%
Costs
In State Tuition (2022)
$49,472
Out of State Tuition (2022)
$49,472
Books
$702
On Campus Room & Board
$11,826

* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2022) 897
Bachelor's 72%
Master's 26%
Doctoral 2%
Certificate 0%
Total Awards (2022) 897
Education and Liberal Arts 25%
Healthcare 25%
Human and Social Sciences 18%
Business 13%
Mathematics and Science 10%
Art and Design 4%
Computer Technology 3%
Engineering 1%
Legal and Law 1%
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Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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Accreditation
Accreditation
Accredited By
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized Accreditations
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
  • Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
  • Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
  • Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

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4.25 Based on 1 Reviews
Career Preparation
A-
Students and Culture
A+
Facilities
A-
Activities and Groups
A-
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4 Based on 1 Reviews
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5 Based on 1 Reviews
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