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Pacific Lutheran University
Snapshot
Status
Private
Acceptance Rate
81%
SAT Range
988-1258
ACT Range
21-27
Student/Faculty Ratio
16:1
Total Enrollments
2,737
Total Cost
$66,837
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$23,841
Overall Rating
B Good
Main Address
12180 Park Ave South
Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
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Rankings
Overall Rankings
Education
#70 of 1,504
Overall Scores
A-
Admissions & Acceptance
A-
Retention & Graduation
A-
Instructors & Faculty
A
Financial Resources

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Contact Info
Contact & Location
Phone Number
(253) 535-7411
Website
www.plu.edu
Location
12180 Park Ave South
Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
Setting
Large Suburb
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2023)
Completion Rate (2023)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2023) 2,737
Women 64%
Men 36%
Total Enrollments (2023) 2,737
White 47%
Hispanic or Latino 18%
Asian 11%
Multiracial 11%
Black or African American 5%
International (Non-Citizen) 4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 2%
Unknown 1%
Native American 1%
Costs
In State Tuition (2023)
$49,472
Out of State Tuition (2023)
$49,472
Books
$762
On Campus Room & Board
$12,446

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

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2023) 1,020
Bachelor's 70%
Master's 28%
Doctoral 2%
Certificate 0%
Total Awards (2023) 1,020
Education and Liberal Arts 27%
Healthcare 24%
Human and Social Sciences 20%
Business 11%
Mathematics and Science 10%
Art and Design 4%
Computer Technology 2%
Legal and Law 1%
Engineering 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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