75%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,736 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 893 |
| Total Received | 3,629 |
| SAT | 4597 |
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| ACT | 4470 |
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA |
| Seattle Pacific University | Seattle, WA |
| University of Puget Sound | Tacoma, WA |
| Seattle University | Seattle, WA |
| University of Washington, Seattle | Seattle, WA |
| Pacific University Oregon | Forest Grove, OR |
| Linfield College | McMinnville, OR |
| Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA |
| University of Portland | Portland, OR |
| Eastern Washington University | Cheney, WA |
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Pacific Lutheran University, founded in 1890, is a church-affiliated, private, comprehensive university. Its 156-acre campus is located in Tacoma, Washington.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 3,064 |
| Established in | 1890 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Religious affiliation | Lutheran |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • NWCCU (Northwest Comm. on Colleges and Universities) |
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.
Pacific Lutheran University
12180 Park Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98447
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| Application fee | $40
(waived if filed online) |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
February 1 (priority deadline) |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
75%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,736 |
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| Declined | + 893 |
| Total Received | 3,629 |
Essay
Secondary school record
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Standardized test scores
Volunteer Work
Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Work Experience
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Melody Ferguson
Director of Admission
P: 800 274-6758
F: 253 536-5136
admission@plu.edu
85%
$32,706
| Tuition | $42,066 |
| Room & board | $10,790 |
| Books & supplies | $840 |
| Total | $53,696 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $32,706 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $20,990 |
Need-based
| Federal | $3,866,652 |
| State | $2,827,432 |
| Institutional | $7,287,114 |
| Other external | $1,440,532 |
| Total | $15,421,730 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $2,260,050 |
| State | |
| Institutional | $43,575,901 |
| Other external | $469,042 |
| Total | $46,304,993 |
|---|
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FAFSA
P: 800 678-3243
F: 253 535-8406
finaid@plu.edu
Michael Frechette
Director of Financial Aid
finaid@plu.edu
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Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Disc Golf, Flag Football, Handball, Kickball, Pickleball, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball (indoor/outdoor), Yoga, Zumba
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Laurie Turner (men's)
Athletic Director
email
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72%
Transfer applicants accepted
27%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.50 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of Some |
| Interview | Recommended of Some |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
96
Minimum transfers must complete
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 23 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China France Japan Norway Switzerland Taiwan |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes English lab Host family program International student center Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Hiro Kuroiwa-Lewis
Director of International Admission
800 274-6758
intl@plu.edu
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