Pacific Lutheran University

1010 122nd St So
Tacoma, WA 98447
(253) 531-6900

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 3742

Type: Private nonprofit 4-year or above

Main Website: www.plu.edu

Financial Aid: financial aid link

Annual Costs

Tuition and fees: $36,530.00

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $50,258.00

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $50,258.00



Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships

Test Scoring
25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
SAT Critical Reading 490 610
SAT Math 490 600
SAT Writing 470 590
ACT Composite 22 29
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Writing

*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.

Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid 99%
Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants 29%
Average Federal Grant $5,113.00
State Aid
Percentage of students receiving state aid 16%
Average state aid $9,180.00
Institutional Aid
Percentage of students receiving institutional aid 98%
Average institutional aid $17,870.00
Student Loans
Percentage of students receiving a student loan 64%
Average student loan $6,109.00
Degrees
POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (LESS THAN 1 ACADEMIC YEAR)
POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
BACHELOR'S DEGREE
MASTER'S DEGREE
POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
DOCTOR’S DEGREE - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Majors
Accounting and Finance
Anthropology
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art/art Studies
Biology/Biological Sciences
Business Administration and Management
Chemistry
Chinese Studies
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Clinical Nurse Leader
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Engineering
Creative Writing
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Economics
Education
Educational Administration and Supervision
Educational Leadership and Administration
Elementary Education and Teaching
Engineering Science
English Language and Literature
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Environmental Studies
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
Finance
Fine/Studio Arts
French Language and Literature
Geology/Earth Science
German Language and Literature
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
History
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Mathematics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Music
Music Teacher Education
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science and Government
Psychology
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Religion/Religious Studies
Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Scandinavian Studies
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Work
Sociology
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Women's Studies

Washington Scholarships

Bea Fry Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students (incoming freshmen ineligible) attending Washington State University who are enrolled in the School of Communication and are majoring in Broadcasting or Broadcast Journalism. Selection based on financial need and potential. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Contact the Edward R. Murrow School of Communication for more information. more...
Trustee Scholarships-Transfers
Scholarship for transfer students attending Seattle University full-time. Selection is based on prior collegiate academic performance. Award is available to transfer students entering in the fall quarter. Submit ACT/SAT scores, recommendations, essay, work history, academic honors received, and a list of extracurricular activities with application packet. Award amount varies. Renewable. more...
Oscar & Muriel Holloway Ferrians Endowment in Geology
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Washington State University who are majoring in Geology. Selection based on academic achievement, financial need and potential. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Contact the College of Sciences for more information. more...
Dr. Edwin J. Hart Chemistry Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Washington State University who are majoring in Chemistry. Selection based on academic achievement and potential. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Contact the College of Sciences for more information. more...
W.F. Thompson Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending the University of Washington who are enrolled in the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences. Selection based on merit, superior scholarship, and potential. Due date, award amount and number of awards varies. more...
Aftermath Club Fine & Performing Arts Scholarship
Scholarship for Whatcom County, Washington residents who are undergraduate students attending Western Washington University studying Fine and Performing Arts. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA more...
School of Music Scholarships
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate and graduate students attending the University of Washington who are majoring in Music. Selection based on auditions and academic standing. Auditions are held in late January or early February for the following academic year. Award amount and number of awards varies. Due dates are late December for graduates, and late January or early February for undergraduates. Due date, number of awards and award amounts may vary. more...
Graduate School of Business Program Scholarships
Scholarship for graduate students attending Whitworth University who are majoring in Business. Selection based on academic achievement. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Washington Scholar Award
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Whitworth University who were selected as Washington Scholars. Selection based on academic achievement. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...
Willis Ball Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for students of color who are undergraduates attending Western Washington University majoring in Physical Education, Health Education, or Recreation. Selection is based on academic promise, community service, and financial need. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...

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