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Pacific Lutheran University
Pacific Lutheran University
TACOMA, WA . 4 Year 3.7
#660 in Best Colleges in America
12180 PARK AVE SOUTH TACOMA, WA 98447

Overview

Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) is a private liberal arts university located in Tacoma, Washington. It offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in fields like the arts, business, nursing, education, and natural sciences. Committed to academic excellence and a vibrant campus life, PLU provides a supportive learning environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, diversity, and sustainability. The university emphasizes experiential learning, with numerous opportunities for internships, study abroad programs, and research. Beyond academics, Pacific Lutheran University offers a range of student organizations, athletic teams, and cultural events, and provides comprehensive support services to promote student success and personal growth.

Rankings

  • 65

    #65 in Best Christian Colleges in America

  • 9

    #9 in Best Value Colleges in Washington

  • 121

    #121 in Best Colleges for Kinesiology and Physical Therapy in America

  • Best Christian Colleges in America 65 of 333
  • Best Colleges for Kinesiology and Physical Therapy in America 121 of 591
  • Best Colleges with No Application Fee in America 135 of 684

Academics

  • BAcademics
  • B+Value
  • A Diversity
  • BCampus
  • B Athletics
  • B Party Scene
  • BProfessors
  • C Location
  • B+Dorms
  • A Campus Food
  • BStudent Life
  • BSafety

Majors

  • Nursing
    94 Graduates
  • Business
    65 Graduates
  • Biology
    44 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    42 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    32 Graduates
  • Communications
    26 Graduates
  • Information Science
    22 Graduates
  • Psychology
    22 Graduates
  • Chemistry
    17 Graduates
  • Economics
    15 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 88%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $34,413
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    69%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    2,279 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    94
  • Undergrads Over 25
    7%
  • Pell Grant
    35%
  • Varsity Athletes
    19%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Division III Independents
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)

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