Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA · Suburb · 2,401 students

Religious

Year

Private Non-profit

Suburb

Small (<3k)

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Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Location

Tacoma, WA, 98447-0003 · Suburb campus

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Nearest airport from college

SEA · Seattle

22 mi away

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Admission Rate

78%

Cost of Attendance

$62,459

per academic year

Graduation Rate

70%

Median Earnings

$66,990

10 yrs after entry

Median Debt

$22,578

at graduation

Enrollment

2,401

Small (<3k)

Cost

In-state tuition

$52,254

Out-of-state tuition

$52,254

Room & board

$13,008

Avg net price

$19,589

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$13,609

$30–48k

$12,948

$48–75k

$15,756

$75–110k

$22,535

$110k+

$26,915

Admissions

Admit rate

78%

SAT average

1168

540–660 range

ACT midpoint

22–28 range

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

Outcomes

Graduation rate

70%

1st-yr retention

82%

Consumer completion

72%

Median earnings (6yr)

$52,212

Median earnings (10yr)

$66,990

Median debt

$22,578

Monthly loan payment

$239

Student Body

Men 36%Women 64%

Student : Faculty ratio

■ Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

35%

First-generation

30%

Avg age at entry

21.0

Part-time students

Race & ethnicity

White

45%

Hispanic

19%

Black

Asian

10%

Two or more

11%

Non-resident

AI/AN

NH/PI

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$52,212

10 years after entry

$66,990

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing132

Business Administration, Management and Operations70

Biology, General43

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness41

Psychology, General41

Communication and Media Studies23

Computer Science18

Social Work18

Sociology18

Music18

International/Globalization Studies16

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft16

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods15

Criminology15

Political Science and Government15

History15

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Institutional

Avg faculty salary

$8,581/mo

Instructional spend/student

$12,280

Federal loan rate

44%