Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$67k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA
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?
Sticker price$63,410
Net price (after aid)$21,370
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$13,847
$30k – $48k$13,035
$48k – $75k$18,653
$75k – $110k$24,898
$110k+$29,289
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$66,990
Median debt at graduation$22,578
Est. monthly loan payment$239
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 3.0×Graduates earn about 3.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants33%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans44%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
71%
Freshman Retention
79%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong completion rate
71% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusHybrid
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$51k
Net price
$21.4k
Pell
33%
Median debt
$22.6k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$67k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (24)
Natural Sciences
ChemistryPhysicsMathematics
Social Sciences
EconomicsPolitical ScienceInternational Relations
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
CybersecuritySoftware EngineeringWeb DevelopmentArtificial Intelligence
Admissions
Acceptance rate
81%
SAT range
988 - 1258
ACT range
21 - 27
Campus & Student Life
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About Pacific Lutheran University
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- Where is Pacific Lutheran University located?
- Pacific Lutheran University is located in Tacoma, WA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Pacific Lutheran University?
- Pacific Lutheran University is a private university based in WA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Pacific Lutheran University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Pacific Lutheran University is approximately 81%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Pacific Lutheran University?
- Pacific Lutheran University's published in-state tuition is approximately $50,964 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Pacific Lutheran University?
- Pacific Lutheran University reports total enrollment of approximately 2,694 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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