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Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA
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Overview
Pacific Lutheran University is a University institution located in Tacoma, WA, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
Office of Admission
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447
United States
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447
United States
Contact
Melody Ferguson
Associate Dean of Admission
Email: admission@plu.edu
Phone: 253-535-7151
Fax: 253-536-5136
Associate Dean of Admission
Email: admission@plu.edu
Phone: 253-535-7151
Fax: 253-536-5136
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
---|---|---|
Chinese Studies | ||
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other | ||
Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biology/biological Sciences, General | ||
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Business Administration And Management, General | ||
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Speech Communication And Rhetoric | ||
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer Science | ||
Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Education, General | ||
Elementary Education And Teaching | ||
Music Teacher Education | ||
English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
Creative Writing | ||
English Language And Literature, General | ||
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
French Language And Literature | ||
Hispanic And Latin American Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General | ||
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | ||
History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General | ||
Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Computational And Applied Mathematics | ||
Mathematics, General | ||
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
International/globalization Studies | ||
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | ||
Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Studies | ||
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Exercise Science And Kinesiology | ||
Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy | ||
Religion/religious Studies | ||
Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General | ||
Geology/earth Science, General | ||
Physics, General | ||
Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General | ||
Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Social Work | ||
Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General | ||
Criminology | ||
Economics, General | ||
Political Science And Government, General | ||
Sociology, General | ||
Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation | ||
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | ||
Fine/studio Arts, General | ||
Music, General |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,334
Applied
2,964
Accepted
2,301
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,817
Females Applied
1,641
Females Accepted
90%
Male Admissions
1,396
Males Applied
1,211
Males Accepted
87%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.67
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
---|---|
Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation |
Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
---|---|---|---|
Out of state Fall freshmen | August 15th | Not reported | |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | August 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th % | 75th % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
SAT Critical Reading | 672 | 640 | 718 | |
SAT Math | 655 | 613 | 705 | |
ACT Composite | 28 | 27 | 30 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
49,472
Private
Fees
800
Full-time student fees
12,446
Room & board
5,360
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | Yes |
---|---|
Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
36,724
Avg. Financial Aid Package
37,376
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
29,986
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,682
Avg. Loan Aid
13,524
Avg. Grant Aid
11,668
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
85.2%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
27%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,301
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
22%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 17.75% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 4.13% |
White or Caucasian | 50.51% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.71% |
Asian | 11.1% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1.95% |
Two or more races | 10.65% |
Other | 1.33% |
Gender
Male (36.2%)
Female (60.1%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 49% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Fall Engagement Fair, Spring Engagement Fair and RHA Block Party
Fall Engagement Fair, Spring Engagement Fair and RHA Block Party
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Chemistry Club, Swing Club, Prism Club, Ultimate Frisbee and Anime Club
Chemistry Club, Swing Club, Prism Club, Ultimate Frisbee and Anime Club
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | Division 3 | No | |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Bowling | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Football | Division 3 | No | |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Indoor Track | Division 3 | No | |
Lacrosse | No | No | |
Rowing | Division 3 | No | |
Sand Volleyball | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | No | No |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Tennis | No | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | ||
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Water Polo | No | No | |
Wrestling | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Bowling | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
Rowing | No | No | No |
Sand Volleyball | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | Division 3 | No | |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Tennis | No | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | ||
Volleyball | Division 3 | No | |
Water Polo | No | No | |
Wrestling | No | No |
Faculty
277
Total Faculty
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 161
Part-time - 116
Male - 116
Female - 160
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