Pacific Lutheran University
Acceptance
78%
Avg SAT
1168
Tuition
$52,254
Grad Rate (4yr)
41%
Retention
82%
Earnings
$66,990
AI Overview
Pacific Lutheran University, nestled in Tacoma with stunning views of Mount Rainier, combines strong liberal arts with standout programs in area studies and communications. The campus embraces its Norwegian Lutheran heritage while fostering an inclusive, service-minded community where students engage in thoughtful dialogue across differences. Students who thrive here are curious about social justice issues and value close mentorship—professors are known for learning your name and challenging you personally. The university's proximity to both Seattle and Joint Base Lewis-McChord creates unique internship and research opportunities.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Tuition
$52,254
Room & Board
$13,008
Average Net Price
$19,589
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
35%
Take Federal Loans
44%
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,578
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$66,990Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$22,578Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesComputer and Information Sciences, General
$128,703
4 yrs after graduation
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
132 graduates
$91,528
4 yrs after graduation
Mathematics
11 graduates
$78,056
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
70 graduates
$75,576
4 yrs after graduation
Political Science and Government
15 graduates
$69,366
4 yrs after graduation
Social Work
18 graduates
$67,458
4 yrs after graduation
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
15 graduates
$66,848
4 yrs after graduation
Chemistry
14 graduates
$59,993
4 yrs after graduation
Sociology
18 graduates
$59,853
4 yrs after graduation
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
11 graduates
$58,472
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
45+ programsAnd 33 more programs available
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