Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA
Pacific Lutheran University is a private university located in Tacoma, WA, serving approximately 2,350 students. It has an acceptance rate of 81%.
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Tuition
$50,964
Acceptance
80.53%
Students
2,694
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$50,964
Out-of-State Tuition
$50,964
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,446
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,446
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 3.0×Graduates earn about 3.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
71%
Freshman Retention
79%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
80.53%
SAT range
988 - 1258
ACT range
21 - 27
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
2,694
Undergrads
2,350
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
26
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
6
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.43
Property Rate / 1,000
1.28
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Tacoma
Violent Rate / 100k
272
Property Rate / 100k
2,897
Location
Institution does not report this
Tacoma, WA 98447
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