Pacific Lutheran University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
12180 Park Ave South, Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
Quick Facts
2,350
Total Enrollment
81%
Acceptance Rate
71%
Graduation Rate
$52,212
Median Earnings (6yr)
$50,964
In-State Tuition
$21,370
Avg Net Price
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1152
Avg SAT Score
About Pacific Lutheran University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 12180 Park Ave South |
| City | Tacoma, WA |
| ZIP Code | 98447-0003 |
| County | Pierce County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Allan Belton (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 2,350 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 64% |
| Male | 36% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 45.9% |
| Black | 4.9% |
| Hispanic | 18.8% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 11.3% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 3.6% |
| Unknown | 0.9% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 8.8% |
| Part-Time Students | 2.1% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 515 | 575 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 473 | 555 | 628 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 27 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$50,964
In-State Tuition
$50,964
Out-of-State Tuition
$62,921
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,370
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 33% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 44% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 33% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $22,578 |
| Median Total Debt | $17,074 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $37,314 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 75% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $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 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$52,212
6 Years After
$60,142
8 Years After
$66,990
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $34,145 | 75th percentile: $72,788
Earnings by Family Income Background
$46,576
Low Income
$58,249
Middle Income
$52,159
High Income
Student Outcomes
79%
Full-Time Retention
71%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$8,856
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$11,657
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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