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Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate89%
Acceptance Rate89%

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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Visit Pacific Lutheran University

Pacific Lutheran University is located in the town of Tacoma, Washington, in the suburbs of Seattle.

If you would like to see Pacific Lutheran University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 5 to Tacoma, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Seattle-Tacoma International.

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College Info

12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447

Campus Setting: Suburban

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

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Composite SAT Range

1300 - 1385

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Math SAT Range

613 - 705

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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

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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 Time

5%

Part Time

78%

In State

22%

Out-of-State

Data 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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