PLU Description
Located in Tacoma, Washington, Pacific Lutheran University was founded in the Lutheran tradition and supports the academic and spiritual growth of its students.
Bachelor’s degrees can be earned in almost every traditional concentration, while graduate programs are more limited. Graduate degrees include master’s programs in Business, Creative Writing, Education, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Nursing.
Students seeking a master’s degree from Pacific Lutheran University can be certain they are learning from experienced professionals and dedicated academic minds.
Student life dominates the campus. From community service programs to student organizations, there is something for everyone. Pacific Lutheran University believes involvement is the key to professional, academic, spiritual, and social success.
Students are encouraged to live on campus, participate in student clubs, and explore campus ministry. Athletic teams and study-abroad opportunities are also available.
Struggling students need not worry. Support services are readily available to all students. Services provided include academic workshops, a health clinic, counseling services, a women’s center, career advising, financial aid counseling, and much more.
At Pacific Lutheran University, every student has an opportunity to develop his or her academic, spiritual, and professional self.
Quick Facts
Location
Northwest
Setting
Mid-size City Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Lutes
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$28,100
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,100
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
3,581
PLU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 3,321
- Freshman Class
- 716
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 3,581
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 92%
- Graduate
- 8%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 99%
- Part-Time
- 1%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 73%
- Out-of-State
- 27%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 62%
- Men
- 38%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 2%
- Asian
- 6%
- Caucasian
- 71%
- Latino
- 2%
- Other
- 19%
Students State Origin
- Washington
- 73%
- Oregon
- 8%
- Minnesota
- 2%
- California
- 2%
- Montana
- 2%
- Other
- 13%
International Students
- International
- 5%
- Domestic
- 95%