Pacific Lutheran University

Pacific Lutheran University is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Tacoma, WA. It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification

The PLU's 2024 tuition & fees is $50,272 for the academic year 2023-2024. 97% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $33,815.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 2,633 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).

PLU ranked 5^th in Washington Colleges rankings. Pacific Lutheran University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Graduate Program Online Programs Get Info

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Pacific Lutheran University is $50,272. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $33,051.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $50,288 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $33,441.

more costs info »

more earning by program »

2023-24 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$50,272
Graduate	$33,051

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

Undergraduate	$50,288
Graduate	$33,441

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Pacific Lutheran University is 80.53% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.72%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,130.

The average graduation rate is 71%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 2,633 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 PLU Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	80.53% Acceptance Rate / 18.72% Yield
Test Scores »	1,130 SAT / 24 ACT
Graduation Rate »	71%
Retention Rate	78%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	9.09% (11 to 1)
Student Population »	2,633 (2,301 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$33,815

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

You can view the detailed program information by offered type and program.

PLU Offered Programs
Graduate Programs
Online Programs
Vocational Programs

On-Campus Students Services

Pacific Lutheran University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at PLU
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No