Pacific Lutheran University
1010 122nd St SoTacoma, WA 98447
(253) 531-6900
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 3742
Type: Private nonprofit 4-year or above
Main Website: www.plu.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $36,530.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $50,258.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $50,258.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 490 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 600 |
| SAT Writing | 470 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 29 |
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*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 99% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 29% |
| Average Federal Grant | $5,113.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 16% |
| Average state aid | $9,180.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 98% |
| Average institutional aid | $17,870.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 64% |
| Average student loan | $6,109.00 |
- Degrees
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (LESS THAN 1 ACADEMIC YEAR)
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- Majors
- Accounting and Finance
- Anthropology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/art Studies
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Chemistry
- Chinese Studies
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Clinical Nurse Leader
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Engineering
- Creative Writing
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Science
- English Language and Literature
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Studies
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Finance
- Fine/Studio Arts
- French Language and Literature
- Geology/Earth Science
- German Language and Literature
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- History
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
- Mathematics
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Music
- Music Teacher Education
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Scandinavian Studies
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Women's Studies
- Anthropology
Washington Scholarships
Bea Fry Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students (incoming freshmen ineligible) attending Washington State University who are enrolled in the School of Communication and are majoring in Broadcasting or Broadcast Journalism. Selection based on financial need and potential. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Contact the Edward R. Murrow School of Communication for more information. more...
Trustee Scholarships-Transfers
Scholarship for transfer students attending Seattle University full-time. Selection is based on prior collegiate academic performance. Award is available to transfer students entering in the fall quarter. Submit ACT/SAT scores, recommendations, essay, work history, academic honors received, and a list of extracurricular activities with application packet. Award amount varies. Renewable. more...
Oscar & Muriel Holloway Ferrians Endowment in Geology
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Washington State University who are majoring in Geology. Selection based on academic achievement, financial need and potential. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Contact the College of Sciences for more information. more...
Dr. Edwin J. Hart Chemistry Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Washington State University who are majoring in Chemistry. Selection based on academic achievement and potential. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Contact the College of Sciences for more information. more...
W.F. Thompson Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending the University of Washington who are enrolled in the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences. Selection based on merit, superior scholarship, and potential. Due date, award amount and number of awards varies. more...
Aftermath Club Fine & Performing Arts Scholarship
Scholarship for Whatcom County, Washington residents who are undergraduate students attending Western Washington University studying Fine and Performing Arts. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA more...
School of Music Scholarships
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate and graduate students attending the University of Washington who are majoring in Music. Selection based on auditions and academic standing. Auditions are held in late January or early February for the following academic year. Award amount and number of awards varies. Due dates are late December for graduates, and late January or early February for undergraduates. Due date, number of awards and award amounts may vary. more...
Graduate School of Business Program Scholarships
Scholarship for graduate students attending Whitworth University who are majoring in Business. Selection based on academic achievement. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Washington Scholar Award
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Whitworth University who were selected as Washington Scholars. Selection based on academic achievement. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...
Willis Ball Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for students of color who are undergraduates attending Western Washington University majoring in Physical Education, Health Education, or Recreation. Selection is based on academic promise, community service, and financial need. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...