Tacoma,
WA
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About Pacific Lutheran University
Pacific Lutheran University is a private, religious university in the suburb of Tacoma, Washington. Pacific Lutheran University was founded in 1890. The university enrolls around 2,633 students per year, including 2,301 undergraduates.
Pacific Lutheran University Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into Pacific Lutheran University. The acceptance rate at Pacific Lutheran University is 89%. In 2022, 2,962 out of 3,332 total applicants were accepted.
| Pacific Lutheran University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 89% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 4% |
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Pacific Lutheran University is located in the town of Tacoma, Washington, in the suburbs of Seattle.
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College Info
Pacific Lutheran University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Not available
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 1
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Pacific Lutheran University is Aug 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Pacific Lutheran University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1300 - 1385
Math SAT Range
613 - 705
Reading SAT Range
640 - 718
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1385 and Above
Good
1300 to 1385
Avg
1300 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Pacific Lutheran University students is 1325. Applicants with SAT scores of 1385 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Pacific Lutheran University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1300 to 1385 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1300 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Pacific Lutheran University.
Pacific Lutheran University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$62,718
In State$62,718
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$49,472
$49,472
Fees
$800
$800
Housing
$12,446
$12,446
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Pacific Lutheran University is like? There are approximately 2,633 students enrolled at Pacific Lutheran University, including 2,301 undergraduate students and 332 graduate students. 92% percent of students attend school full-time, 78% percent are from WA and 22% percent of students are from other states.
92%
Full Time5%
Part Time78%
In State22%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,633
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
89%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$50,272
Out-of-State
$50,272
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Unknown
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