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School Summary
Pacific Lutheran University
General Information:
Founded in 1890, Pacific Lutheran University is seated on 156 acres located in Pierce county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 13:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.
Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students.A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus.Number of computers available are 512. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Nonprofit control
Address, Phone and URL:
12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447 For more information call: 253 535-7411. This school has a website at https://www.plu.edu/ Application information for this school is available at www.plu.edu/admission/first-year/
Application Fee: $0 Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen. High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen. No Application Requirements available.
In-State (per year)
Out of State (per year)
Tuition
$0.00
$0.00
Room and Board
$13,008.00
$13,008.00
Fees
$820.00
$820.00
Total
$13,828.00
$13,828.00
A tuition installment payment plan is available.
Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.plu.edu/.
Special Programs The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, English as a Second Language program, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.
Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores
Verbal
Math
700-800
15%
8%
600-699
33%
32%
500-599
41%
42%
400-499
10%
15%
300-399
2%
3%
200-299
0%
0%
Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores
Percentage of Students
30-36
21%
24-29
33%
18-23
38%
12-17
8%
6-11
0%
1-5
0%
Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage
Percentage of Students
Top 10%
N/A
11-25%
N/A
26-50%
N/A
Under 50%
N/A
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Wrestling, Cross-country running
Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Wrestling, Cross-country running
Badminton, Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Football, Golf, Rowing, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Water polo, Cross-country running
Badminton, Bowling, Basketball, Golf, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Water polo, Cross-country running
No intercollegiate male scholarships found.
No intercollegiate female scholarships found.
Undergraduate
Undergraduate Only
Count
Male
854
Female
1,442
Total
2,393
Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional
Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional
Count
Male
951
Female
1,683
Total
2,737
Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category
Percentage
Asian
11%
African American
5%
Hispanic
18%
Native American
0%
White
46%
Other
18%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age
Percentage
Under 25 Years Old
91%
At Least 25 Years Old
9%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status
Percentage
In State
81%
Out Of State
19%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status
Percentage
Live On Campus
45%
Live Off Campus
55%
Fall Engagement Fair, Spring Engagement Fair, RHA Block Party
Chemistry Club, Swing Club, Prism Club, Ultimate Frisbee, Anime Club
Instructional Program Code Instructional Program Title
45.1001 Political Science and Government, General
26.0101 Biology/Biological Sciences, General
31.0501 Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
11.0101 Computer and Information Sciences, General
27.0101 Mathematics, General
23.0101 English Language and Literature, General
50.0901 Music, General
50.0701 Art/Art Studies, General
42.0101 Psychology, General
40.0801 Physics, General
40.0501 Chemistry, General
45.0601 Economics, General
51.0000 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
03.0103 Environmental Studies
11.0701 Computer Science
30.2001 International/Globalization Studies
38.0101 Philosophy
23.1401 General Literature
27.0304 Computational and Applied Mathematics
16.0901 French Language and Literature
54.0101 History, General
44.0000 Human Services, General
50.0501 Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
13.0101 Education, General
16.0501 German Language and Literature
05.0123 Chinese Studies
05.0207 Women's Studies
16.0908 Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
38.0201 Religion/Religious Studies
23.1302 Creative Writing
40.0601 Geology/Earth Science, General
09.0101 Speech Communication and Rhetoric
50.0703 Art History, Criticism and Conservation
45.0401 Criminology
45.0201 Anthropology, General
45.1101 Sociology, General
23.1301 Writing, General
51.3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
14.0101 Engineering, General
52.0201 Business Administration and Management, General
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