Pacific Lutheran University

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Tuition & Fees

^$46,200

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

10%

600-699

47%

500-599

34%

400-499

700-800

11%

600-699

34%

500-599

45%

400-499

300-399

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30-36

11%

24-29

57%

18-23

20%

12-17

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undergraduateRatios

36^%

male

64^%

female

teacher

12.6

students

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86^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	3,152
Declined	511
Total Received	3,663

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Private

2,695

undergraduate students

367

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Pacific Lutheran University, founded in 1890, is a church-affiliated, private, comprehensive university. Its 156-acre campus is located in Tacoma, Washington.

Official website	Visit website
Application link	Apply online
Public/private	Private
Campus enrollment	3,062
Established in	1890
Coeducational	Coeducational

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156-acre, suburban campus in Tacoma (population: 213,148), 30 miles from Seattle. Served by bus and train; major airport serves Seattle-Tacoma. Public transportation serves campus.

Metropolitan area: Seattle
Campus Size: hectares
Nearest airport: Seattle-Tacoma International

Pacific Lutheran University
12180 Park Avenue South
Tacoma
98447

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
48%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
yes: Students through sophomore year required to live on campus
yes: Freshman guaranteed housing
yes: Coed housing
yes: Women only housing
yes: Disabled student housing

Top Organizations

Chemistry Club
LUTE Nation
Delta Iota Chi
PRISM
GREAN Club

Top Events

Homecoming
Convocation
Involvement Fairs

Fun Facts

Pacific Lutheran University takes recycling seriously. Rifle-through-garbage seriously. The school sponsored a daylong, campus-wide Garbology event where they picked recyclables from the trash.

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Campus Facts

Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/Theater group
Student-run radio station
Choral groups

Campus Security

24 hour emergency telephone/alarm devices
24 hour patrol by trained security personnel
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort service
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

10%

600-699

47%

500-599

34%

400-499

700-800

11%

600-699

34%

500-599

45%

400-499

300-399

composite english math

30-36

11%

24-29

57%

18-23

20%

12-17

Admissions Facts

Considers standardized test scores in admission decisions	yes
Average Freshman GPA (4.0 scale)	3.7

Not Selective

86^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	3,152
Declined	511
Total Received	3,663

Admissions Factors

Very Important

application essay

Important

extracurricular activities
character/personal qualities
academic GPA
recommendation(s)
rigor of secondary school record
talent/ability
volunteer work

Considered

alumni/ae relation
first generation
geographical residence
racial/ethnic status
state residency
standardized test scores
work experience

Not Considered

level of applicant's interest
interview
class rank
religious affiliation/commitment

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International Facts

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens	27
Accepts International Baccalaureate	no
Offers English as a second language	yes

Financial Aid

Average financial aid
Not Reported

Cost

Total	$60,512
Tuition	$45,440
Room & board	$11,150
Additional fees	$760
Books & supplies	$930
Other fees	$2,232

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Not Reported

Non-need-based

Not Reported

Scholarships

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Financial Facts

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Installment payment plan	yes
Tuition waiver for employees (and children)	yes

Varsity Sports

	M	W
Baseball
Basketball
Cross-country running
Football
Golf
Rowing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and diving
Tennis
Track and field
Volleyball

Intramural Sports Men

Badminton, Bowling, Ultimate frisbee, Water polo

Intramural Sports Women

Badminton, Bowling, Ultimate frisbee, Water polo

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Athletic Conference

NCAA Division 3

Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Anthropology
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Chemistry, General
Chinese Studies
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Criminology
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Economics, General
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Engineering, General
English Language and Literature, General
Environmental Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
French Language and Literature
Geology/Earth Science, General
German Language and Literature
Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
History, General
International/Global Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Mathematics, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Music Teacher Education
Music, General
Philosophy
Physics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Religion/Religious Studies
Scandinavian Studies
Social Work
Sociology
Speech Communication and Rhetoric

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Programs Offered

English as a second language
Distance learning
Double major
Independent study
Honors college
Graduated courses offered to undergraduates
Cooporative programs
Internships
Summer session for credit
Study abroad
Part time undergraduate degrees
Army ROTC

Other Programs

Post-bachelors certificate
Doctoral degree - professional

3,062

total students

77^%

in-state

23^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

88^%

2,695
students

Female
64^%
1,714

Male
36^%
981

12^%

367
students

Female
73^%
269

Male
27^%
98

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

97^%

2,627
students

Female
64^%
1,673

Male
36^%
954

3^%

68
students

Female
61^%
41

Male
39^%
27

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Student Facts

Freshman retention rate	81%
Student 4 year graduation rate	59%
Student 5 year graduation rate	9%
Student 6 year graduation rate	1%

Student Break-down

2%: Nonresident aliens
3%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%: Hispanic/Latino
57%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
11%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

162

Transfer students enrolled

5^%

Transfer students

Transfer Information

Fall transfer enrollment	yes
Winter transfer enrollment	no
Spring transfer enrollment	yes
Summer transfer enrollment	no
Accepts CLEP subject tests	yes
Accepts CLEP general tests	yes
Accepts excelsior college examinations	no
Generally accepts credits from other institutions	yes
Accepts DSST/DANTES	yes
Accepts Life Long Learning Credit	no
Age limit (number of years) for completed credits/courses to be transferred	no
No Age limit for completed credits/courses to be transferred	yes

Transfer Application Deadlines

Not reported

Transfer difficulty

Moderately difficult

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Counseling services

Group career
Individual career
Learning disability
Personal/Psychological
Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

Alumni Network
Career Library
Career interest testing
Interview workshop
Job Fairs
Job Interviews
Job bank
On-campus employer recruitment
Resume preparation
Resume referral

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

Computer training or assistance
Health clinic
Library reserved study rooms
Women's center

Special programs for physically disabled students

Not Reported

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Tuition & Fees

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

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Private

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Location

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Campus Life

Top Organizations

Top Events

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Campus Facts

Campus Security

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Admissions Facts

Not Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Important

Considered

Not Considered

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International Facts

Financial Aid

Average financial aidNot Reported

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

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Varsity Sports

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total students

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out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

2,695students

367students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

2,627students

68students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Information

Transfer Application Deadlines

Transfer difficulty

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Counseling services

Remedial services offered

Career placement services

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Additional services

Special programs for physically disabled students

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Average financial aid
Not Reported

2,695
students

367
students

2,627
students

68
students