Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA

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Acceptance Rate

81%

Enrollment

2,350

Graduation Rate

71%

Student-Faculty Ratio

12:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$66,990

Retention Rate

79%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)988–1258

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)21–27

136

Test Policy: Test Optional

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Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$50,964

Out-of-State Tuition

$50,964

Avg Net Price

$21,370

Room & Board

$12,446

Total COA

$62,921

Median Debt

$22,578

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$13,847

$30,001–48,000

$13,035

$48,001–75,000

$18,653

$75,001–110,000

$24,898

$110,001+

$29,289

Pell Grant Rate: 33%

Federal Loan Rate: 44%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$63,410

Estimated Net Price$21,370 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

71%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$66,990

Retention Rate

79%

Median Debt

$22,578

Top Programs

Health Professions

21.5%

Business & Marketing

11.4%

Social Sciences

9.6%

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

6.7%

Visual & Performing Arts

6.7%

Biology

6.4%

Physical Sciences

6.2%

Psychology

6.0%

Communication

3.8%

Education

3.8%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Business Administration, Management and Operations	97	$61,439
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	82	$76,825
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	52	$47,438
Psychology, General	49	$44,319
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	44	$35,825
Biology, General	43	$40,169
Chemistry	30	—
Political Science and Government	28	$48,683
Sociology	28	$50,401
Computer and Information Sciences, General	26	$102,752
Communication and Media Studies	25	$56,775
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	23	$57,442
Music	22	$38,274
Fine and Studio Arts	21	$30,096
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	19	$43,793