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Pacific Lutheran University
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  • 4 Year
  • TACOMA, WA

Pacific Lutheran University

    Report Card

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B
    2. Value
      grade B+
    3. Diversity
      grade A minus
    4. Campus
      grade B
    5. Athletics
      grade B minus
    6. Party Scene
      grade B minus
    7. Professors
      grade B
    8. Location
      grade C minus
    9. Dorms
      grade B+
    10. Campus Food
      grade A minus
    11. Student Life
      grade B
    12. Safety
      grade B

    About

    12180 PARK AVE SOUTH
    TACOMA, WA 98447
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Division III Independents

    From Pacific Lutheran University

    PLU is the small, private university where caring means more than kindness and consideration - it means a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice. Our students aren’t afraid to do things differently to leave the world better than they found it.

    We are a community of seekers, trailblazers, creators, and reformers who know that we can accomplish more together than apart. The PLU experience allows your ambition to blossom into purpose, your skills to sharpen into tools, and your caring to become a transformative force.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    86%
    SAT Range
    1080-1290
    ACT Range
    24-29
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $25,368 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $31,432 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

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    Academics

    Professors
    grade B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Direct Entry into PLU's Nursing Program

    academic spotlight

    The PLU School of Nursing now offers first year students direct admission to the traditional Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Your application to PLU is also your application for direct admission to Nursing! Students who meet the admission requirements and criteria and who apply by January 15th will be guaranteed a spot in the Nursing program starting their junior year.

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      57%
    • On Campus
      1%
    • Online
      42%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,486 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    58
    Undergrads Over 25
    9%
    Pell Grant
    37%
    Varsity Athletes
    16%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    81%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $49,400 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    71%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%

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